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Useful Links
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Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science CEFAS is an internationally renowned scientific research and advisory centre working in fisheries management, environmental protection and aquaculture.
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www.cefas.co.uk
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK) Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Our remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.
Fish stocks are national and international resources that have to be husbanded carefully.
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www.defra.gov.uk
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European Commission: Fisheries Directorate General The mission of the directorate-general for Fisheries is to manage the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in order to provide the basis for sustainable fisheries within and beyond Community waters, taking into account environmental, economic and social aspects and applying good governance principles.
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europa.eu.int
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Fisheries and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) The Fishery Industries Division (FII) of FAO is concerned with the development of fisheries technology, information, policy and strategies for FAO Members.
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www.fao.org
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Fisheries Research Services: Aberdeen Fisheries Research Services (FRS) is an agency of the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD). FRS provides expert scientific and technical advice to Government on marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture and the protection of the aquatic environment.
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www.frs-scotland.gov.uk
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Fishing 2007 Fishing 2007 is the meeting place for the commercial fishing industry. This truly International exhibition is the UK\'s sole commercial fishing event dedicated to the needs of the commercial fisherman. It continues to attract visitors from around the world who return year on year. Thousands of visitors attend the event from over 35 countries, all coming to see the latest products and innovations in the industry.
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www.fishingexpo.co.uk
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Food Standards Agency The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
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www.food.gov.uk
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International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) ICES is the organisation that coordinates and promotes marine research in the North Atlantic.
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www.ices.dk
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KIMO KIMO, the Local Authorities International Environmental Organisation, was launched in 1990 by local authorities in Scotland, Norway and Denmark to address mutual concerns over increasing levels of pollution within the North Sea.
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www.kimointernational.org
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Kingfisher Information Service - Cable Awareness www.kisca.org.uk
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www.kisca.org.uk
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MCA Maritime and Coastguard Agencies. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency's primary role is to develop, promote and enforce high standards of marine safety. Safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas.
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www.mcga.gov.uk
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National Federation of Fishermen`s Organisations The NFFO is the main representative body for fisherman in England and Wales.
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www.nffo.org.uk/
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NEFTA North East Fishermen's Training Association website.
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www.nefta.info
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North Sea Comission Fisheries Partnership The NSC Fisheries Partnership promotes integrated and sustainable management of shared fish stocks in the North Sea through the co-operation of fishers, scientists, managers and other stakeholders.
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www.northsea.org
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NS RAC The aim of the NSRAC is to work towards integrated and sustainable management of fisheries in the wider context of the sustainability of the marine environment.
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www.nsrac.org
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Oil and gas surface and subsea obstructions Charts which show all the surface and subsea oil and gas related installations for the UK continental shelf area.
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www.seafish.org
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Scottish Executive: Environment and Rural Affairs Department SEERAD is responsible for advising Ministers on policy relating to agriculture, rural development, food, the environment and fisheries, and for ensuring the implementation of those policies in Scotland.
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www.scotland.gov.uk
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Scottish Natural Heritage Our task is to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage - the wildlife, the habitats and the landscapes which have evolved in Scotland through the long partnership between people and nature.
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www.snh.gov.uk
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Scottish Parliament The official website of the Scottish Parliament. Our founding principles are openness, accountability, the sharing of power and equal opportunities. These are at the heart of all our activities and we hope you find this website lives up to these principles.
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www.scottish.parliament.uk
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Scottish White Fish Producers Scottish White Fish Producers Association website.
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www.swfpa.org.uk
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Seafish The Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) works across all sectors of the UK seafood industry to promote good quality, sustainable seafood.
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www.seafish.org.uk
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Seafood Scotland Seafood Scotland is a trade organisation that was set up in 1999 by the main representatives of the Scottish seafood industry to promote, market and develop Scottish seafood with the aim of improving the value return to industry.
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www.seafoodscotland.org
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Seas At Risk An independant federation of environmental organisations for the protection of the marine environment.
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www.seas-at-risk.org
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WWF UK WWF-UK works on both global and local environmental issues. Much of our work is in areas where the most critically endangered wildlife and the least protected habitats are found.
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www.wwf.org.uk
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