Shetland Fishermen

02/09/2026

The Fishermen's Mission's annual fundraising challenge, The Big Dip, returns from 5 to 11 October.

Following the success of last year's launch, they're aiming to raise £10,000 to help fishermen and their families across the UK.

Participants are invited to take a dip in the sea, a river, loch, lake or even a paddling pool, while raising funds for the people who bring seafood to our tables.

The Fishermen's Mission provides practical, emotional and financial support to active and former fishermen and their families when facing hardship, illness, injury or bereavement.

Whether you're interested in:
• Taking part yourself
• Organising a staff or workplace challenge
• Encouraging friends, family or colleagues to get involved
• Making a business donation towards the £10,000 target
• Or just helping spread the word through your networks..they would be incredibly grateful for your support.

Find out more, or donate directly: https://www.fishermensmission.org.uk/get-involved/the-big-dip/
Fishermen's Mission
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Take part your way during the first week of October. Whether you dip a toe or dive right in, sign-up for free by starting your fundraising page. Or you can simply donate directly to our Big Dip appeal if you prefer to stay dry.

01/09/2026

“Shetland has a lot to lose if we don’t manage to secure a new order”.

A series of five public meetings are being held this month to discuss the future management plans. 🦀 🦞 🐚 👇🏻

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) is looking to renew local control of inshore shellfish fisheries for another 15 years.

Only the 105 boats licensed by the SSMO are legally allowed to catch and land shellfish commercially from within six nautical miles of Shetland.

The SSMO said the system prevents overfishing by unauthorised local and nomadic fishing boats which could cause the stocks to collapse.

Read more via the link in the comments:

28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

Follow along for a day in the life of Sheila Keith, Executive Officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association and Vice-President of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation,
Passionate about fishing, seafood and coastal communities, Sheila’s mission is simple: to help secure a sustainable and prosperous future for the fleet and the families who depend on it.
Read her full story at www.fishingnews.co.uk

27/08/2026

🐟 From the lecture theatre to the fish market – and out to sea.
Marine biology student Anya Leslie has spent the summer getting hands-on experience of fisheries science as the first recipient of the Dr Ian Napier Studentship.
The University of Glasgow student spent eight weeks with UHI Shetland, with her placement taking her from sampling at Lerwick Fish Market and measuring scallops to creel fishing, dolphin surveys, seagrass restoration and the annual Shetland Inshore Fish Survey.
Anya said: “I could not have asked for a better experience over the summer. It has opened my eyes to the areas I’m most interested in.”
Created by Shetland Fishermen’s Association and UHI Shetland in memory of the late Dr Ian Napier, the studentship aims to give the next generation of marine scientists invaluable practical experience and strengthen the links between science and the fishing industry.
Read more about Anya’s summer and the Dr Ian Napier Studentship 👇
https://www.shetlandfishermen.com/news/first-dr-ian-napier-studentship-gives-marine-biology-student-hands-on-experience

A Shetland marine biology student has gained valuable practical experience of fisheries science after becoming the first recipient of a new studentship established in memory of the late Dr Ian Napier

27/08/2026

A Shetland marine biology student has become the first recipient of a new studentship established in memory of the late Dr Ian Napier.

Anya Leslie, from Lerwick, gained valuable practical experience of fisheries science while spending eight weeks working alongside scientists at UHI Shetland’s Scalloway campus.

Read more via the link in the comments:

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17/08/2026

Please share this advert on behalf of Shetland seine net vessel Comrades (LK 308) 🐟

Anyone interested and wanting to find out more can contact skipper Ben Irvine at:

[email protected]
07795416444