Research Reports
Shell-volution Consultation
Consultation with shelfish producers about the development of an R&D strategy for the industry.
July 2020
Shetland's Maritime Economy 2019
Statistics on Shetland's economy and maritime industries.
April 2020.
Overview of annual Shetland trawl survey data (2011 - 2019):
Catch rates and size compositions of commercial demersal fish species in nearshore waters
The latest report from the Shetland Inshore Fish Survey.
December 2019.
Shetland Fisheries Statistics 2018
An overview of fish landings in Shetland in 2018.
The report can be downloaded here (pdf).
October 2019
Movement and Growth of Commercially Important Juvenile Fish in Shetland Waters
Results of the fish tagging work undertaken by NAFC under the FLAG-funded and other projects.
June 2019
Overview of Annual Shetland Trawl Survey Data (2011 - 2018):
Catch rates and size compositions of commercial demersal fish species in nearshore waters
The latest report from the Shetland Inshore Fish Survey.
November 2018
Shetland Fisheries Statistics 2017
An overview of fish landings in Shetland in 2017.
The report can be downloaded here (pdf).
November 2018
Trends in Scottish Fish Stocks 2018
A summary of the latest scientific information on the state of Scottish fish stocks, and their levels of exploitation.
The report can be downloaded here (pdf).
September 2018
The Potential Value to the UK Fishing Fleet of Larger Shares of the Landings from the UK EEZ
An analysis of fisheries data to provide estimates of the potential value to the UK fishing fleet of larger shares of the fish and shellfish currently landed from the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone (UK EEZ). (See also previous reports on related subjects.)
30th April 2018
Development and Trial of a Demersal Otter Trawl Cod Escape Panel
Preliminary trials of an innovative experimental trawl net designed to reduce bycatches of cod which showed very promising initial results.
April 2018
Razor Clam Biology, Ecology, Stock Assessment, and Exploitation: a Review of Ensis spp. in Wales
A review commissioned by the Welsh Government of the biology, ecology and distribution of, and fisheries for, razor clams in Wales, and of potential stock assessment methods.
March 2018
Previous Reports and Projects
2017
Fish Landings from the UK EEZ and UK Landings from the EU EEZ in 2016
Shetland Fisheries Statistics 2016
Data Limited Fish Stocks in the Northern North Sea
Trends in Scottish Fish Stocks 2017
Whitefish Landings in Shetland and the impact of the electronic auction
Fish Landings from the UK Exclusive Economic Zone and UK Landings from the EU EEZ - 2011 - 2015
2016
Estimation of the Carbon Footprint of the Atlantic Mackerel Processing and Supply Chain
Fish Landings from the United Kingdom’s Exclusive Economic Zone: by area, nationality and species
2015
Collection of Data to Inform the Implementation of a Discards Ban
Estimation of the Carbon Footprint of the Shetland Fishery for Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
2011
A Review of SOTEAG Monitoring and Other Long Term Environmental Series from Shetland
Exploitation Patterns for Northern North Sea Ling
Perceptions of the North Sea Whiting Stock
Warning of Algal Toxin Events in the Northern Periphery Region (WATER)