Marine strategy sets out sea vision

The Scottish Government has published its Marine Science and Innovation Strategy highlighting the crucial role of science and innovation in realising the full potential of the marine environment.

The strategy is a blueprint for the government to utilise evidence and data for making informed marine management decisions for the benefit of the economy, environment and society.

It also includes a commitment for innovation through using the latest technology, such as artificial intelligence, to model and understand Scotland’s marine environment.

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Islands and Land Reform Mairi Gougeon said: “Over a century of science, data and evidence has already shaped our understanding of Scotland’s seas and rivers. Our commitment to science and innovation is not just for exploration but to make a tangible and positive impact for the marine environment, our economy and our cultural heritage.”

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