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Open meeting invitation for shellfish fishermen
Friday 8th December at 4pm in the Lecture Theatre, Scalloway campus of UHI Shetland.
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We're looking for a new voluntary director
You would join our 11 others discussing topical issues affecting Shetland shellfishing and making decisions about licensing and fisheries management.
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Arrangements for the 2023 velvet crab closure
Closed season will be four weeks on the west side followed by four weeks on the east instead of the usual consecutive eight-week periods.
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2021 stock assessments published
The assessments of six shellfish stocks are complete but the final scallop stock findings are not expected to be ready until March.
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New independent chair to head up SSMO
North Mainland politician has strong track record of supporting Shetland marine sector.
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Shetland fishermen ban landing of berried lobsters
Ban becomes mandatory from 20th September following voluntary period.
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