Building real-time maps for the fishing industry – Interview with Dr Tara Marshall
We talked with Dr Tara Marshall, a senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, about her work and previous collaborations with FIS. Tara has been a key part of five different FIS projects over the years, including the first ever FIS project, FIS001, which highlighted key knowledge gaps that FIS
Announcement of FIS AGM
The 2021 FIS Annual General Meeting will take place in Edinburgh on Wednesday 6th October at 14:00. FIS Trustees will formally receive the charity’s annual accounts. The FIS Annual Report and Financial Statement will be available thereafter on the FIS website. For more information, email Kara: execdir@fisorg.uk
New Report on Satellite Tech Opportunities for Scottish Fishing
Outer space and ocean fishing may seem like they couldn't be further apart, but FIS is working with Space Intelligence to discover how satellite technology could benefit our fishing industry. The report of our latest project - FIS037- is now available to read on our website. Written by Space Intelligence,
Fisher designed mobile app aims to reduce unwanted bycatch on the west coast of Scotland – report now available online
Scottish skippers fishing on the west coast of Scotland have successfully completed trials at sea of a bespoke app for securely sharing real-time information that helps to reduce catches of unwanted species. The app was co-designed by skippers to accommodate their specific information requirements, their security concerns and their tolerance
Space Intelligence partners with FIS to explore how satellite tech can transform Scottish seafood
Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability announces a groundbreaking collaboration between space and sea, as it commissions tech company Space Intelligence to conduct ‘blue sky’ research into the potential for satellite technology to transform Scottish seafood. FIS, which brings together seafood experts, scientists and the Scottish Government to champion practical innovation in