Promoting the sustainable management of Scotland’s inshore waters so that they provide the maximum long term socio-economic benefits to all Scotland’s coastal communities.
More about SIFTThere is growing interest in seaweed cultivation around the coasts of Scotland. SIFT has been looking into the benefits and significant risks this brings.
The Scottish Government launched Wild Wrasse Harvesting: Consultation on Proposed new Mandatory Fishing Measures on 13th March, 2020. The deadline for responses to the consultation has been extended to Sunday 10th May 2020.
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9 November, 2021
Sixteen leading marine environment and sustainable development organisations, including SIFT, write to the UK Government calling for a full assessment of the ecosystem impacts of the proposed Cambo oilfield development to be taken into account.
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5 November, 2021
A new UK Blue Carbon Forum has been announced today to support and develop the UK’s role in protecting its precious “blue carbon” habitats, vital to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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20 May, 2020
Evidence is growing of the central role that Scotland’s marine area plays in our national carbon accounts.
