Many of our reports contain confidential or commercially sensitive information and cannot be disclosed without prior permission from the client. Only a proportion of our work is available as a public document. Please contact us if there are specific projects or papers you are interested in.
A selection of recent reports and papers are available here to download in pdf format.
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SEAfeeds report 2003
Nautilus teamed up with the Institute of Aquaculture, under the EC Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources Programme to organise and chair the 'Sustainable Environmental Aquaculture Feeds (SEAfeeds) workshop. This brought together experts from all sides of the aquaculture feeds debate in open forum, to address the future sustainability criteria for aquaculture feeds and global industrial feed grade fisheries.
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"Artificial Reefs in Scotland: Costs, Benefits and Risks"
Highlands and Islands Enterpise contracted Nautilus to undertake and review of the management of artificial reefs with particular reference to the cost, benefits and risks to coastal communities. The report includes an examination of issues such as possible ownership, potential liabilities and alternative management structures.
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"Environmental risk assessment & uncertainty in aquaculture, 2002"
This report was produced as a background document and discussion paper for the May 2002 meeting of the GESAMP Committee on Coastal Aquaculture, held in London and chaired by Dr. John Hambrey of Nautilus.
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"Financial
analysis & risk assessment in Mekong fisheries, 2001"
An assessment of Mekong River Commission projects in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam with respect to the financial feasibility and risks associated with different types of pond and cage aquaculture.
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"The development of the Seafood Scotland vessel quality & hygiene scheme, 2001"
An investigation of the future potential of the Quality & Hygiene Scheme as a branding tool for Scottish fish from the perspective of fishermen, market & auction operators, buyers & processors and retailers.
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Client: Seafood Scotland |
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"The commercial impact of a move to a white meat only fishery for King scallop, 2001"
In response to scallop fishery and farm closures due to the presence of harmful algal toxins, Seafish commissioned this study to evaluate the effect that allowing only a white meat fishery, instead of a roe-on fishery, would have on scallop fishermen, scallop farmers and scallop processors.
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Client: Sea Fish Industry Authority |
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"Study into Inland and Marine Fisheries in Wales", 2000.
An overview of both commercial and recreational fisheries in Wales, plus an assessment of their current socio-economic contribution followed by sectoral development strategies, incorporating potential funding and support mechanisms.
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Client: National Assemby for Wales |
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"Electronic Fish Auctions", 2000.
Strategies for securing and maintaining comparative advantage in the seafood trade. A background paper prepared for FAO describing the mechanics of applying the technology to the fishery sector and the conditions under which its application is likely to prove effective and profitable.
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Client: FAO |
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"Port Markets
Study", 1999.
This strategic examination of infrastructure and the role of port markets is ongoing. A discussion document already distributed to the UK fishing industry is available for download. Nautilus and Seafish are currently conducting regional seminars in order to consult with the industry. The output of these seminars will be incorporated into the final report, available at a later date.
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Client: Seafish Industry Authority |
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"Can Electronic
Trading Systems Work for the Nephrops Industry?", 1999.
Proceedings and background report for an industry workshop organised by Nautilus in Inverness. The workshop looked at the pros and cons of electronic auctions in the context of the UK nephrops trade. The increasing importance of nephrops to the UK fishing industry and increasing prevalence of electronic trading in the UK made this workshop well attended and its findings essential reading for stakeholders.
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Client: Highland Council |
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"Interim
Evaluation of the UK PESCA Programme", 1998.
On behalf of the UK PESCA Monitoring Committee. Appendices analysing the performance of individual regions were also produced as part of the report to the Committee. Here the main report is available as a download.
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Client: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food |
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"Can Electronic Marketing Systems Offer Any Competitive Benefits to Peripheral Fishing Communities?", 1997.
In association with Archipel of France.
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Client: DGXIV (Fisheries) of the European Commission |
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"A Review of UK Structures and Licensing Policy", 1997.
Looking at decommissioning and licensing issues in the UK. Executive summary available to download, full report available from Nautilus for £20 (€30) to cover reproduction.
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Client: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food |
