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This week’s Fishing News discusses the full story, after DEFRA Minister’s comments provokes SNP into seeking new powers. Fishing News Andrew Quinn dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

51.1% of Scotland’s inshore waters will be closed to all fishing, if Scots' HPMA promises are to be met, after UK Minister confirms control beyond 12NM Fishing News Andrew Quinn

Amongst the highlights in this week's FN is a feature on the new vessel Excel, that was re-designed to include suggestions from the Filipino crew who have fished with the Watt family for over a decade. fishingnews.co.uk/boat-of-the-we… Fishing News SWFPA

Great to see and FN will carry a full review of the consultations launched this week many of which will be welcomed. But please! In seas that calm that boat looks very unstable- shouldn't the MCA have detained it by now? It will never pass its roll test.

A recent science publication confirms the overall benefits of well managed trawl fisheries. Sounds impossible? Check out the paper at academic.oup.com/icesjms/advanc… or see the review in this week's Fishing News and see for yourself. Fishing News @micheljkaiser Ray Hilborn

Great to see the next generation coming through!

Nice work if you can get it! The Secretary of State for Transport makes the front page of this weeks FN. Fishing News

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

Sunday night is the deadline to respond to the first six Fisheries Management Plans. At FN we've summarised much of our coverage and added links to help you respond. fishingnews.co.uk/category/news/… Have your say and make your views known. Fishing News Defra UK

Congratulations to everyone who collaborated on the new song from Skipinnish, Fuadaichean, a Gaelic version of their hit The Clearances Again. Powerful lyrics, powerful video. youtube.com/watch?v=sqWPho… Skipinnish Fishing News

Hear from Salmon Scotland’s Tavish Scott, Brian Isbister, Shetland Fish Producers’ Organisation; and Andy Read Andy Read as they discuss a variety of issues for Harper Macleod LLP’s Marine Economy Week 2023:

As we finalise the guest list for our next F-REP event in York, we want to know: do you want to join us? Take your place beside a group of fishermen, decision-makers and scientists all working to deliver a prosperous future for British fishing 👇 fishingporthole.co.uk/f-rep/

English non-sector boats have an early opportunity for extra quota- you need to apply to MMO by Monday 22nd Jan. Full details are at gov.uk/government/pub… or email the MMO @ [email protected]

Today is the last day to respond to the consultation to the much needed changes to ML5 requirements. You can have your say at bit.ly/3Hm0BqS - don't be shy in coming forward!

Not voted yet in this year's Fishing News Awards? You still have time- the vote closes at midnight. We've had a record turnout, helped by some hard campaigning, including a virtual battle bus! You can vote @ smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FNVOTE24/ Fishing News