From the Scottish Government today:
In 2023, 10,311 tonnes of common mussel were produced for the table market, this is the highest level of common mussel production recorded in Scotland;
During 2023, 3.9 million Pacific oyster shells were produced for the table market;
Common mussel and Pacific oyster remain the main species produced in terms of value and tonnage. Common mussel production increased by 13%;
The Scottish shellfish farming sector is estimated to be worth approximately £14.1 million at first sale value, an increase of 36% on the 2022 value.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-shellfish-farm-production-survey-2023/documents/
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But during the Brexit referendum period the only marine industry voices heard were those of the Protestant Boys of what was then called The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation which comprised a very small group (less than 50) pretty wealthy owners of ocean-going trawlers. They were presented by the BBC and others as the authoritative voice of the marine industry in Scotland. Other groups such as the fish processors, and inshore fishing organisations, for example were never mentioned. They group was raucously pro Brexit.
Baroness Colonel Davidson was a great fan of them despite her alleged anti Brexit stance. The members were Tories and based in the north east. They had significant clout in that area. In the Brexit referendum Moray had the largest LEAVE vote in Scotland, but not the majority, although there were only 100 or so votes in it. However, the media have transformed this ‘close result’ into a ‘likely LEAVE majority’ then into a ‘LEAVE majority’, which PROVES Scotland was not the solid (62%) pro European majority ‘alleged by Remainers.’
Alasdair Macdonald
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There appears to be a marked difference between the East Coast fishermen in Scotland who voted to leave the EU and the West Coast fishermen who voted to stay in the EU.
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The fish processors in the north east were against Brexit, but the media did not speak to any of them.
Alasdair Macdonald
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Ooh look!
An article that FB hasn’t pulled.
Yet…
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Brexit has cost £Billions. Lost EU export markets.
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