Marine Scotland is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland. It was established on April 1 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government SG, to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotlands seas. Marine Scotland will combine the functions and resources of the former SG Marine Directorate, Fisheries Research Services and the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency.

Address: PO Box 101, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB.
Telephone: 00 44 (0)1224 876544
Fax: 00 44 (0)1224 295511
Website: http://www.frs-scotland.gov.uk/Delivery/standalone.aspx?contentid=1820