The SFF will underline today at the first 2012 FMAC meeting of the in Edinburgh that no stone must left unturned in finding ways to ensure that Scotland’s fishing fleet has enough fishing days in 2012 to remain viable.

“The Scottish fleet is facing an incredibly difficult year, and it is vital that both Scottish and UK Ministers make fishing a top economic priority for support and growth, which will include the application of a common-sense approach to fisheries management.”