Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) chief executive Bertie Armstrong has said that although the latest advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) on fishing opportunities for 2014 contains mixed news, it is only the start of the decision-making process for next year’s quotas.

“The advice issued today will underpin the eventual management decisions for 2014 and the process of discussion and further analysis has just begun. The challenge now will be to develop management decisions that ensure the continuing sustainable catching of our stocks whilst at the same time ensuring a viable future for our hard working fishermen”, said Mr Armstrong.

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