The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust

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.

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7 September, 2026

Trawling ban for Scots sea lochs urged to protect ‘vulnerable’ carbon stores – 31st August

Ministers are facing calls to introduce “coherent measures” to protect “vulnerable” carbon stores contained in Scotland’s sea lochs. Environmental campaigners say a ban on seabed trawling in some areas is needed, with research showing just a “single disturbance event” can lead to “very rapid losses” of carbon.

27 July, 2026

Environmental Standards Scotland: Protecting Scotland’s Seafloor

SIFT welcomes the recent publication by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) of its report into Scottish Government Marine Directorate’s (SGMD) failure to ensure the Good Environmental Status (GES) of seabeds.

30 June, 2026

SIFT deliver Our Seas’ petition at Scottish Parliament

On 23rd June 2026, the Our Seas Coalition handed its petition to Jim Fairlie MSP the Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands at the Scottish Parliament. 16900 people had signed, calling for better protections for 30% of Scotland’s seas from the most damaging forms of fishing.

Trawling ban for Scots sea lochs urged to protect ‘vulnerable’ carbon stores – 31st August

Environmental Standards Scotland: Protecting Scotland’s Seafloor

SIFT deliver Our Seas’ petition at Scottish Parliament

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