In February 2023, NatureScot advised Scottish Ministers on the potential benefits of creating coastal and marine National Parks. These parks would protect landscapes and seascapes, support socio-economic recovery, boost tourism, and promote ocean restoration. They would also contribute to Scotland’s transition to net zero and a nature-positive future. Blue Marine supports this initiative and aims to collaborate with coastal communities to make it a reality. While the economic impact of Scotland’s National Parks has not been fully assessed, examples like Loch Lomond and Trossachs, generating £866 million annually, highlight the potential benefits. The report suggests prioritizing at least one coastal and marine National Park as a model for Scotland’s ecosystem and landscapes.
Fish Aggregating Devices in Responsible Tuna Fisheries Symposium Report
The European Union has held a dominant position among Indian Ocean tuna fleets since the 1980s, despite the ocean’s distance from Europe. At times, vessels flying Spanish or French flags accounted for nearly 40 per cent of the catch of the region’s three key tropical tuna species: skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye.
07 May 2026
