Consultation responses and policy papers
Our policy positions and responses to public consultations.
2024
UK Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Development Opportunities, Barriers, and Solutions
2023
MCS Position Statement on Scottish Salmon Farming - 2023
Guidelines for environmentally responsible seaweed cultivation and harvesting in the UK
2022
The feasibility of alternative feed ingredients for aquaculture - potentials and barriers
MCS recommendations for the diversification and development of responsible UK aquaculture
2021
MCS Position Paper on the use of cleaner fish in UK aquaculture
2020
Scottish Environment Link Statement on Acoustic Deterrent Devices- 2020
Joint Recommendations for Setting Scottish Fishing Opportunities in 2021 (December 2020)
Joint Recommendations for Setting Welsh Fishing Opportunities in 2021 (November 2020)
Joint NGO Response to the Call for Evidence on Remote Electronic Monitoring (November 2020)
Joint Recommendations for Setting UK Fishing Opportunities in 2021 (September 2020)
MCS Response to Welsh Whelk Management Measures Consultation (June 2020)
MCS Response to Marine Scotland Wrasse Fishery Management Proposal (April 2020)
2019
Future of Fisheries Management in Scotland: National Discussion Paper (July 2019)
2018
MCS Submission to the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee- Salmon Farming in Scotland- 2018
Recommendations for the Implementation of the Landing Obligation (November 2018)