Scotland is among the largest sea fishing nations in Europe with Scottish fishing vessels landing around two thirds of the total fish caught in the UK.
Marine Scotland manages quota for fish stocks and all inshore fisheries within the 12 nautical mile territorial water limit. It is also responsible for controlling the activities of fishing vessels and fishing effort (days spent at sea) in the North Sea, West of Scotland and Faroese waters.
To do this, Marine Scotland works with the UK Government in negotiating fishing opportunities through the European Union and in other international negotiations.