According to the government, Forestry Commission plans to release four beavers in the Forest of Dean have been approved by Natural England and are backed by Michael Gove. Beavers are set to be released in the Forest of Dean in plans confirmed by the Environment Secretary and the Forestry Commission. The project will see two adult […]
Nations have agreed that the world needs to completely stop plastic waste from entering the oceans. Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst, Nairobi The UN resolution, which is set to be sealed tomorrow, has no timetable and is not legally binding. But ministers at an environment summit in Kenya believe it will set the course for […]
Blue Planet 2 producers say final episode lays bare shocking damage humanity is wreaking in the seas, from climate change to plastic pollution to noise The Guardian ‘The world’s oceans are under the greatest threat in history, according to Sir David Attenborough. The seas are a vital part of the global ecosystem, leaving the future of […]
Labour has launched a major initiative to work with people and businesses in our seaside towns on a plan to revive jobs, industry and local economies. Jeremy Corbyn joined Shadow Minister for Coastal Communities Holly Lynch at the first of a series of visits across Britain’s coastal communities. They met civic and business leaders to […]
In terms of economics the seafood supply chain is far larger than the catching sector and so this report, one of a number developed to inform the post Brexit arrangements, is very important. Seafood 2039 has brought together stakeholders from across the seafood supply chain in pursuit of a single, compelling goal. This document is […]
Surfers Against Sewage charity lauds town after community beach cleans and businesses reduce single-use plastics. A Cornish town has become the first community in the UK to be awarded “plastic-free” status after dozens of residents and business people backed a grassroots scheme aimed at helping clean up oceans and beaches. As part of a campaign being run by the […]
The new ‘GearingUp’ online tool offers instant access to selectivity solutions Launching today, the ‘GearingUp’ online tool houses information on a decade of fishing gear innovation – with more to come. Designed to highlight the variety of fishing gear modifications available, and provide detailed results of how they perform when tested at sea, the GearingUp […]
An interesting recent article showing that Defra’s budget has halved in just nine years and the Chancellor plans more cuts. Concerns about Defra’s preparedness for Brexit have been raised after the small print of the Chancellor’s Budget revealed the department would face further cuts over the next three years. In 2008, Defra had £3.1 billion […]