FRS receives planning permission for new building More 10 July 2008 Fisheries Research Services (FRS) today was granted planning permission for a new scientific research facility.

FRS Stand at Game Fair 2008, Scone More 03 July 2008 Fisheries Research Services (FRS) Freshwater Laboratory will, once again, have a stand at the Scone Game Fair 2008, located this year in Fisherman’s Row (F18) from 4th to 6th July 2008.

Greater Protection for Native Fish More 02 July 2008 Scotland's precious native freshwater fish life is to receive greater protection from alien species. A new offence of introducing live fish or live spawn of fish to inland waters without the proper permission has been created and will come into force on August 1, 2008.

Fisheries Research Services to be exhibiting at Aquaculture 2008 More 15 May 2008 Fisheries Research Services (FRS) will be hosting a stand at Aquaculture 2008, along with some of the leading names of the fish farming industry.

First Minister and Mrs Salmond Name Fisheries Research Vessel More 21 April 2008 The First Minister and Mrs Salmond were at Fraserburgh Harbour today where they officially named Scotland’s new fisheries research vessel – FRV “Alba Na Mara.”

Scotland’s Seas: Towards Understanding their State More 09 April 2008 In summer 2007, the Scottish Government asked FRS, SEPA and SNH to start work on assessing the state of Scotland’s seas.

New round of Partnership projects to be announced at Fishing 2008 More 03 April 2008 A new range of innovative research projects to ensure the sustainable harvesting of fish stocks will be launched at Fishing 2008 in Glasgow tomorrow (4 April) under the second phase of a partnership initiative between Scottish fishermen and scientists.

New fish stock information booklet published by FRS More 11 March 2008 A new booklet detailing information on Fish and Nephrops Stocks for 2008 has just been published by Fisheries Research Services (FRS). The booklet, which is produced annually, provides a valuable source of up to date information that will prove a useful tool in ensuring the conservation and sustainable harvesting of fish stocks.