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SSMO agrees to fishermen's request to shorten buckie season

Concerns raised about sustainability of the stock led to consultation with clear call to cut back fishery.

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2022 stock assessment results

Scientists are currently working on the assessment reports for 2023, which we hope to publish before summer. The 2022 assessments of the six main shellfish stocks show a mixed picture.

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Open meeting invitation for shellfish fishermen

UPDATE: A note outlining the discussion at the meeting is available for licence holders to read in the Members' Area of this website.

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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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Lobsters freshly caught off Burra

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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Velvet crab closure 2022

Dates announced for this year's eight-week halt to the velvets fishery.

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2020 shellfish stock assessments published

Downloadable summaries available for each species.

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