Marine Directorate

What we do

We are responsible for the integrated management of Scotland's seas, working closely with delivery partners NatureScot, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

We are responsible for:

marine renewable, fishing vessel, freshwater fisheries and seal licensing
ensuring compliance with fisheries regulations
promoting sustainable, profitable and well-managed fisheries and aquaculture industries
ensuring a sound scientific evidence base exists to inform our marine policies
the sustainable management of freshwater fish and fisheries resources
promoting sustainable economic growth from the marine renewables industry

Who we are

Cabinet Secretary and Ministers

Mairi Gougeon MSP

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands

Management

Annabel Turpie

Director of Marine

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Marine Directorate

What we do

Who we are

Cabinet Secretary and Ministers

Mairi Gougeon MSP

Management

Annabel Turpie

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What we do

Who we are

Cabinet Secretary and Ministers

Mairi Gougeon MSP

Management

Annabel Turpie

Contact

Policies

There is a problem