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Scottish Fishermen's Federation leaders hold Brexit meetings Scottish Fishermen's Federation leaders hold Brexit meetings
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Leaders of the fishing industry in Scotland are holding separate meetings with the UK and Scottish governments to push their case following Brexit.Leaders of the fishing industry in Scotland are holding separate meetings with the UK and Scottish governments to push their case following Brexit.
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) is meeting the UK environment secretary and fishing minister in London.The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) is meeting the UK environment secretary and fishing minister in London.
Talks with the Scottish government's Brexit minister Michael Russell are due to be held after that in Holyrood.Talks with the Scottish government's Brexit minister Michael Russell are due to be held after that in Holyrood.
The SFF campaigned for a Leave vote in June's referendum.The SFF campaigned for a Leave vote in June's referendum.
The organisation said control over British waters would bring huge potential benefits to Scottish fishing.The organisation said control over British waters would bring huge potential benefits to Scottish fishing.
Research by the North Atlantic Fisheries College said only 42% of fish caught in these waters between 2012 and 2014 were landed by British fishermen.Research by the North Atlantic Fisheries College said only 42% of fish caught in these waters between 2012 and 2014 were landed by British fishermen.
The other 650,000 tonnes were caught by vessels from elsewhere in the EU.The other 650,000 tonnes were caught by vessels from elsewhere in the EU.
The SFF's chief executive, Bertie Armstrong, said the UK's exit from the EU represented a ''sea of opportunity'' for the industry.The SFF's chief executive, Bertie Armstrong, said the UK's exit from the EU represented a ''sea of opportunity'' for the industry.
He told BBC Scotland: "When we joined the EU, our waters were turned over to common grazing.He told BBC Scotland: "When we joined the EU, our waters were turned over to common grazing.
"The end result after 43 years is that more than half the fish from our EEZ [Exclusive Economic Zone] is removed not in UK beneficial hands."The end result after 43 years is that more than half the fish from our EEZ [Exclusive Economic Zone] is removed not in UK beneficial hands.
"No other coastal state would dream of doing that, so the chance to restore some equilibrium there to the big advantage and benefit of the UK industry will present itself.""No other coastal state would dream of doing that, so the chance to restore some equilibrium there to the big advantage and benefit of the UK industry will present itself."
A Scottish government spokeswoman said: "We are aware of the feelings of the fishing industry which is why we are engaging closely with them and‎ will be listening to their concerns today.
"Our priority continues to be pursuing all options to protect Scotland's relationship with the EU and we are committed to ensuring Scotland's interests are at the heart of any EU decisions taken on fishing."