SPFA

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Data Sharing Agreement has been signed between Scottish Government Ministers acting through the Marine Directorate, the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and UHI Shetland to coordinate the Scottish Pelagic Industry Science Data Collection Programme (SPISDCP).

10th February 2026

MoU agreed for Scottish pelagic data collection

10th February 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new pilot project has shown how Scottish pelagic fisheries could significantly strengthen traceability by digitally linking catch data from individual fishing hauls through to onshore processing and distribution.

20th January 2026

Scottish pelagic sector pilots end-to-end traceability system

20th January 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has updated its Science Data Strategy, saying the new revision reflects current and future objectives for ensuring that science plays a fundamental role in the pelagic…

7th January 2026

Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association updates Science Data Strategy

7th January 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have given a pointed response to the extended sharing agreement for the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock coupled with a total allowable catch (TAC) of 299,010 tonnes in 2026. 

17th December 2025

Scottish fishers welcome new mackerel sharing deal but call for comprehensive agreement

17th December 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scotland’s pelagic fishing and processing sectors have heavily criticised the new advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) that recommends a 70% cut in the Northeast Atlantic…

2nd October 2025

Mackerel quota cut would have devastating impact on Scotland, warns industry

2nd October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Giving EU fishing vessels continued access to British waters through to 2038 is a betrayal of the UK’s fishing industry and the communities it supports, according to the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association…

20th May 2025

New EU deal ‘a betrayal to fishing sector’, says SPFA

20th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for Northeast Atlantic mackerel in its latest Good Fish Guide update.

10th April 2025

Scottish fishers criticise mackerel rating downgrade

10th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Atlanto Scandian herring season for the Scottish fleet is now underway, with the quota this year marginally up by 3%, although the UK has only 2% of the overall total allowable…

10th February 2025

Atlanto Scandian herring season gets underway for Scottish fleet

10th February 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s January mackerel fishery is progressing well, with the fleet reporting productive marks of high-quality fish.

21st January 2025

Scottish mackerel in high demand

21st January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The comprehensive way members of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) have embraced the industry-science data collection initiative is testament to the industry’s commitment to sustainability and ensuring better stock management, According…

27th August 2024

SPFA: Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable future

27th August 2024