Greece aims to be the ‘first in Europe’ to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas as part of 21 initiatives worth 780 million euros. Greece has the longest Mediterranean coastline and plans to create two marine parks, one in the Ionian Sea and one in the Aegean Sea, along with efforts to tackle coastal […]
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute today announced that a contract has been awarded to Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. for the construction of a new research vessel contracted to complete in February 2027. The state-of-the-art marine research vessel is a significant capital investment by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to strengthen […]
ReMeMaRe Conference 2024: Restoring Estuarine and Coastal Habitats July 10-11th 2024, Scarborough Spa, Scarborough Day 1: 10:00 – 17:00 | Day 2: 09:00 –13:00 Registration Open | Call for Abstracts The Environment Agency and Ocean & Coastal Futures have come together again for the Restoring Meadow, Marsh, and Reef (ReMeMaRe) Conference 2024. […]
Global Plastics Treaty Delegates gather in Canada for the latest round of negotiations towards a Global Plastics Treaty(including in the marine environment), with analysis by EIA finding that the Treaty ‘could halve plastic production emissions’ and Pew puts forward its recommendations for a ‘Global Solution’. Meanwhile, research shows that plant-based plastic releases nine times less […]
Offshore Industries Adviser Team: Marine Management Ref No: 202416 Grade: H (HEO) Type of appointment: Permanent Location: Peterborough or Aberdeen Salary: £30,573 (Plus on call allowance is available) This post will have a base in either Peterborough or Aberdeen. JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with […]
Can you take on a varied and challenging role in leading research and enforcement for the Isles of Scilly IFCA? Isles of Scilly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Chief Fisheries Officer Salary: £44,428 – £47,420 Location: St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly Application deadline: 1pm, 30 April Image: Tim Allsop About the role This is extraordinarily […]
The European Union (EU) has started proceedings against the UK under the post-Brexit trade deal dispute settlement mechanism regarding the UK’s decision to prohibit the fishing of sand eel in English waters within the North Sea and all Scottish waters. England and Scotland announced a prohibition on commercial sand eel fishing from March 2024, a move conservationists welcomed. […]
EAST Marine Ecosystems (EASTME) conference 23rd May 2024, Lincoln 09:30 – 16:30 Reporting Annual Change at a Regional Scale & Building Social Capital Purchase your ticket here to join, Speakers confirmed in programme below The upcoming EAST Marine Ecosystems (EASTME) conference is delighted to announce the speakers featuring in the first-of-its-kind event next month. The […]