Marine and freshwater: areas of research interest
This document articulates the Areas of Research Interest (ARI) for Marine and Freshwater. Resulting knowledge and innovation will support evidence-based policy development towards delivering Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision and addressing climate change and biodiversity crises.
Working With Us
The Scottish Government is committed to working collaboratively with the research
community to apply the discoveries arising from research and monitoring outlined in the ARI questions identified in this document. Such interactions informed these ARI questions, developed through exchanges and discussions with members of the MASTS community, Fisheries Management Scotland, Scottish Freshwater Group, JNCC, SEPA and NatureScot. We recognise that effective partnerships between government, academia, industry, and civil society are essential for developing the evidence base needed to inform policy and practice.
Using similar engagement with the Scottish marine science communities, this ARI document will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect changes to context, focus or delivery. Updates will consider:
- Emerging policy priorities
- New research findings and evidence gaps
- Stakeholder feedback
We will continue to explore the optimal ways to review and refresh this ARI with our stakeholders and research communities.
Contact
Email: arimarinefw@gov.scot