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Scottish fish landing value rises by 12%
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Fish worth £443 million was landed last year, an increase of £47 million, according to the Scottish government.
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Fish landed by Scottish boats increased by 12% in 2009.
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The number of active fishing vessels based in Scotland fell from 2,205 at the end of 2008 to 2,174.
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The Scottish government stated that fish worth £443 million was landed in 2009, which represented an increase of £47 million.
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The value of fish landed by Scottish boats went up 12% in 2009, according to new figures.
The Scottish government said fish worth £443m was landed last year, an increase of £47m.
Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, welcomed the figures but said challenges remained.
The number of active fishing vessels based in Scotland dropped from 2,205 at the end of 2008 to 2,174.
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