Marine Beacon is a ground-breaking initiative launched in February 2024, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme.
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Insights from the Latest Clyde Fisheries Meeting: BATmap, Bycatch reporting, and Data Sharing
The BATmap team was invited to present at the Clyde Fishermen’s Association all-hands meeting on in Glasgow.
Continue readingNavigating Change: Scottish Cod Management in Recent Years
The management of cod fisheries in Scotland has been a topic of significant importance and scrutiny in recent years.
Continue readingEcoCast: Revolutionizing Fisheries Management with Environmental Forecasting on the west coast of the US
One tool making waves in the fishing industry on the west coast of the US is NOAA’s EcoCast—a pioneering platform that leverages environmental forecasting to revolutionize fisheries management.
Continue readingBATmap’s successful implementation leads to expansion into Nephrops fishery
BATmap’s successful implementation in the west of Scotland whitefish fishery led to interest in developing similar capacity for a more effective bycatch avoidance in the Nephrops fishery.
Continue readingReducing bycatch of dolphins in the Bay of Biscay
BATmap and other successful approaches to reducing bycatch are key to developing feasible and effective options for other fisheries.
Continue readingAdvancing Sustainability: Scottish Fishermen’s Quest for Knowledge in the Pacific Northwest
The Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation (SFO) recently undertook a knowledge exchange initiative, sending a delegation to the Pacific Northwest in the United States.
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