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Design of a containerised biodiesel production plant

This report details work carried out in assembly of a prototype containerised batch production plant that is portable and suited to deployment quayside to support fishermen that wish to selfmanufacture biodiesel. The biodiesel batch plant has a maximum production capacity of approximately 210,000 litres per annum when working one shift and approximately 420,000 litres per annum with 24 hour working.

Seafish Summary of agreed TACs for 2015 compared with ICES scientific advice

Seafish summary of TACs agreed by the EU in December 2014 for 2015, compared with ICES scientific advice.

Sustainable brown shrimp fishery - is pulse fishing a promising option?

This report has been funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation in the frame of the project “Ökologisch verträgliche Krabbenfischerei” – “Sustainable brown shrimp fishery” (FKZ 3512 85 0400).

Scottish Fleet Financial Performance_2007 Mid Year review

Fishing income in 2007 is expected to be between 10% - 15% up on 2006 for most fleet segments in this report. Forecast profits for all fleet segments expected to increase in 2007 compared to in 2005. Profits as a percentage of earnings likely to decrease in most fleet segments. Forecast models for seven key UK fleet segments now included in this report. Prices are significantly higher than 2006. Skippers in all segments expressed optimism.

Seafish response to SITPRO review into the cost of international trade regulation consultation

As part of a major Government review into the cost of international trade regulation, SITPRO is consulting with businesses to identify and quantify the compliance burden that UK businesses face when they trade internationally. To read the consultation go to: http://www.sitpro.org.uk/regreview/consultation.html

The Price of Fish?

A key new report to give all 661 MPs and 129 MSPs a clear overview of why our industry matters. It is intended to give a general overview of our industry, covering everything from safety at sea through to the improving environmental record of fishing, the economic value of our industry, and the health benefits of seafood.

Summary of ICES advice

Summary of new ICES advice published in June and October 2009.

Squid Fishing in UK Waters

During the past decade, total squid landings from the NE Atlantic ranged from 10,000– 18,000 t. The bulk of European catches were landed by French, Portuguese, Spanish and UK fleets. Loligo forbesi is the most frequently caught species in UK waters, and forms the basis of significant by-catch fisheries, with annual landings as high as 3,500 t. A significant proportion (5–70%) of the total Scottish squid landings are caught in the Moray Firth, where a seasonal, directed fishery operates during summer-autumn. The size of the fleet directly involved in this fishery has ranged from 20–65 vessels in recent years. Many of the fishing crews target squid for several weeks, when large numbers of small squid recruit to the fishery.

Protected Marine Wildlife Species

All sea birds, and over 30 marine animal species, are legally protected in the UK wherever they are found. • Wildlife protection laws have been strengthened. Harming these protected wildlife species may now be a criminal offence, resulting in a fine of up to £5,000 and up to six months in prison. • Additional protection measures apply to wildlife in special areas around the UK, which are designated ‘safe havens’ for marine wildlife. • This Guidance Note will tell you which marine wildlife species are protected in the UK, and how to work with the authorities to help to protect wildlife, and stay the right side of the law.

Fisheries Act 1981

An Act to establish a Sea Fish Industry Authority with the duty of promoting the efficiency of the sea fish industry in the United Kingdom.

Loading capacities and criteria for the successful depuration of cockles (Cardium edule) in small scale standard design depuration systems

These trials set out to investigate whether increased loadings oc cockles could be successfully depurated using the current standard of 30kg for comparison. Initial trials also involved a comparison between hand-raked cockles and cockles harvested by a towed-cage fluidized-bed dredge and concluded that this form of mechanised harvesting yielded cockles that were suitable for depuration. Results indicated that successful depuration could indeed by achieved with 90kg loading at the current minimum depuration temperature of 7°C. The results at 16°C for both 30kg and 90kg were inconclusive but suggest that depuration of cockles in general at this temperature warrants further study.

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