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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative publishes a briefing paper on deep-sea mining

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) has published a briefing paper on deep-sea mining. Discussing the significant reputational, regulatory, and operational risks associated with plans to mine the deep seabed of minerals, the paper addresses how financial institutions should respond to the deep-sea mining sector. It also lays out how financial institutions wishing […]

New report presents a route forward to decarbonise the fishing sector

Marine , News

The report was developed in collaboration with WWF, RSPB, the NFFO, North Sea Wildlife Trusts and the University of Hull. The news release from the Marine Conservation Society states that the main findings of the report are: Technology to reduce harmful fuel use and cut emissions already exists today, and many fishers have shown interest […]

North East lobster release kickstarts bid to boost stocks

Marine , News

A batch of baby lobsters has been released into the sea on the Yorkshire coast to kickstart a scheme aimed at replenishing dwindling stocks, the BBC has reported. They were raised from eggs by the Whitby Lobster Hatchery which aims to rear 100,000 juveniles every year. The boost to local populations would “ensure the sustainability […]

The Crown Estate appoints new Managing Director of Marine portfolio

Marine , News

The Crown Estate has announced that Gus Jaspert has been appointed into the role of Managing Director of Marine, starting in October this year. The role is currently held by Huub den Rooijen who will be retiring after ten years at The Crown Estate. Huub will be stepping into an advisory role once Gus is […]