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ISBN 0 7559 4726 6

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Contents

Scotland's Sea Fishing Industry - Important for Scotland
Our Aim
FOREWORD
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
INTRODUCTION
Context
SETTING THE SCENE
Scotland's fisheries, many fish . . . the wealth of the seas
Important sectors . . . at sea and on land
Supporting communities and providing jobs . . . across rural Scotland
Shared stocks . . . shared future
Change . . . and challenge for the business of sea fishing
Aim
TURNING PRINCIPLES INTO ACTIONS
How progress could be measured
Our aim
The Strategy
HOW SCOTLAND'S SEA FISHERIES INDUSTRY CAN BE:
SUSTAINABLE
sustainable fisheries for the long term . . through stock management strategies
stock management in action . . . cod recovery in a mixed fishery
safeguarding the marine environment . . .by encouraging responsible fishing
improving understanding and decision making . . .by maintaining, innovating and enhancing fisheries science
PROFITABLE
Competitiveness from net to plate . . . by improving market focus
A partnership approach to . . . a stronger sector . . .supporting Scottish sea fishing businesses
Supporting Scotland's Sea Fishing Communities . . .a thriving industry; thriving communities
WELL-MANAGED
Good governance . . . an influential voice for the industry and others
Effective management measures . . .through simplification and better regulation
Improving compliance . . . by enhancing enforcement pre and post landing
Key Actions
Our commitment is to . . . a bright future for Scotland's sea fisheries industry
Catch of top seven commercial fish species
Volume and value of landing at Scottish ports by nationality (2004)
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