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We’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Claire Pescod is our Head of Sustainability & Science. Claire has always loved science and the sea and now works to further science based sustainable fisheries management. #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience
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A groundbreaking partnership has secured funding to develop a stunning & tailing machine for nephrops fishing. This innovation will help improve crew working conditions & the welfare of the animals landed that produce great quality UK scampi. #UKFishing #SeafoodInnovation
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We're pleased to be involved in the development of the newly released UK Codes of Practice for proper handling and humane treatment of crustacea in the supply chain. We encourage everyone to use these codes developed by @SeafishUK @SAGB shellfish.org.uk/welfare-cod…
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We recently attended the Catch Welfare Platform with @SAGB @seafishuk @NFFO_UK to explore practical solutions to improve animal welfare in fishing & seafood. #CWP23 brought together researchers, fisheries, tech business, Governments & NGOs. #WelfareSolutions #CodesOfPractice
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As a fisherman, you have a stake in how the species you fish are managed. If you fish for any of the following six species, you have until this Sunday to contribute to the consultation on the development of new Fisheries Management Plans. loom.ly/IAh3qXY
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Hey #FishTwitter! Looking to Fyne-d the owner of this acoustic receiver deployed in Loch Fyne (Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿) Got a local sailer who has found it ashore! Can anyone reach out if you know who it belongs to? @AquaticTracking @nature_scot @Innovasea #Fyne13
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Anglo Scottish Seafish industry, based in Amble Marina, is offering FREE places on a Three-week course to anyone who is wanting to start a career in the Fishing industry! 🦞 The course is funded by several UK bodies and headed up by @seafishuk
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Happy World Ocean Day! We're pleased to be part of the drive for improved management & sustainable fisheries. We support @MSCintheUK's Fishery Improvement Projects & we're involved in developing the King Scallop Fisheries Management Plan & the Crab & Lobster FMP. #WorldOceanDay
Happy #WorldOceanDay 💙🌎🌊 Today we celebrate everything the Ocean gives to us: we simply couldn’t survive without it. 💙 We’re making a deal to protect the Ocean by focusing on ending overfishing. ➡️ bit.ly/42n1OWS #TheOceanandUs
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Our final #FishingAndFMPs speaker, Jo Pollett from @MSCintheUK, is sharing insights into how Fisheries Management Plans can support successful #UK #Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs).
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Claire Pescod of @MacduffShell is speaking next at our #FishingAndFMPs event. She’s sharing insights into the progress of the King Scallop #FMP & key themes emerging from stakeholder engagement. Sustainability was identified as a priority, & co-management was seen positively.
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I'm speaking on the King Scallop Fisheries Management Plan at tomorrow's @FisheriesAPPG event. I'm part of a panel discussing what FMPs mean for the fishing industry, & their future milestones. More info: buff.ly/431rOrx #FishingandFMPs #SustainableFishing #Sustainability

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Together with our partners from Macduff Shellfish, we're honoured to receive Seafood Excellence Global's Special Award - Health & Nutrition for our West Coast Hebridean Langoustines! Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients! #SeafoodExcellenceGlobalAwards #SEG23
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Great to see so many involved. Exciting and useful presentations. Thanks for bringing everyone together Mike!
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Fun in Chicago. What a city!
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Luv it Calum-ari! 😆 #Yum #FishAndChips
We’ve been keeping a secret Drumroll please… We’re rebranding! Say hello to Calumari! It’s been a blast being The Bay but it’s time for a new chapter and we can’t wait to unveil more soon. #calumari #rebrand #octopus #calamari #fishandchips #stonehaven #collection #delivery
The puffins are back at #CoquetIsland and the seals are as nosey as ever! #ShePaddles #Northumberland
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❗️New ep: Setting the scene for UK fisheries management❗️ What on Earth is the Joint #Fisheries Statement? We ask @DefraGovUK's Anne Freeman & Robbie Fisher to break down this complex document, which is open for consultation from UK #fishermen. 👂fathomfishing.buzzsprout.com…
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We’re working to deliver sustainable fisheries. We're collaborating with our stakeholders to prepare our Frontrunner Fisheries Management Plans. Find out more about our Fisheries Management Plans in the Joint Fisheries Statement consultation: consult.defra.gov.uk/sustain…

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Our new Fisheries Management Plans will deliver healthy and sustainable fisheries for the future. We're working collaboratively with the fishing sector and others to create plans that work for the industry, coastal communities and the environment. ➡️ gov.uk/government/news/uk-go…
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As Chair of the Crab and Lobster Management Group @MacduffShell are pleased to be a partner with @SAGB and @SeafishUK driving the creation of fit for purpose guidance to support crustacean welfare across the #shellfish supply chain. seafish.org/about-us/news-bl…
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We are #recruiting! We are looking for two individuals to join the NIFCA team. One Engineer/IFCO and one Enforcement IFCO. Closing date 20th March 2022. Full details on our website at nifca.gov.uk/vacancies/
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