Marine Directorate (Scottish Government) applies to jurisdiction Scotland
The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate (Scottish Gaelic: Cùisean Mara na h-Alba) is responsible for managing Scotland's seas and freshwater fisheries along with delivery partners NatureScot and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.From April 2009 until June 2023, the directorate was known as Marine Scotland.
The Marine Directorate provides management and research of devolved responsibilities such as:Licensing of marine activities.
Sea fisheries.
Salmon and recreational fishing.
Marine renewable energy.
Marine conservation.
Marine spatial planning.
Scientific research including sea and freshwater fisheries.
Enforcement of marine and fisheries law.