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- Fishing groups across Scotland will receive a share of £4.1 million funding to help boost the sector and make it more sustainable
The funding is the second round of the European and Maritime Fisheries Fund and will assist 56 projects to deliver a range of schemes that will contribute to sustainable management of fisheries and marine ecosystems.
With £3.07 million of the funding coming from the EU and £1.03 million from the Scottish government, it presents a benefit of continued EU membership for Scotland’s fishing communities.
Fergus Ewing, rural economy secretary said, ““This investment will provide crucial support to businesses, allowing them to upgrade technology and buy new equipment to maintain and enhance the sustainability of the sector, protecting and creating jobs while also building growth in the rural and coastal economy.
“This is an example of why EU funding is essential as it will help the sea fisheries sector improve the quality of their products and help them develop more environmentally-friendly methods.”
