A new partnership to support research that delivers more sustainable and effective fisheries has been created, backed by £150,000 from the Scottish Government.

The work of FISA will be taken forward by a steering group, which will be established by the Fisheries Management and Conservation Group (FMAC) in the coming weeks, so that FISA can become active early in the new financial year. £150,000 funding from the Scottish Government will be provided for 2012/13.