15 Mar 2022
We previously covered the news that Chris Grayling, MP, was introducing a Ten Minute Rule Motion entitled ‘Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling)’. The Hansard record can be found here and a second reading of the Bill is due on 18 March. As reported in Fishing News: introducing the private members’ bill, which will ‘regulate and […]
15 Mar 2022
Reuters have reported that the successful ScotWind partners, ScottishPower and Shell, are set to invest a total of £75 million to help the supply chain and businesses support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Scotland. ScottishPower and Shell were awarded the seabed rights to develop two new floating wind projects through Crown Estate […]
15 Mar 2022
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth believe a strategy used to protect popular surfing spots could now be more widely adopted to help preserve endangered coastal environments. A new research paper, published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, says, ‘wave reserves’, initially aimed at protecting treasured surf spots, are also a way to ensure the conservation […]
08 Mar 2022
The Marine Management Organisation has released their ‘Marine Planning newsletter Spring 2022 – Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team’ In this issue of the marine planning newsletter, you will find: Marine plans monitoring surveys Explore Marine Plans Annual Report Strategic Renewables Unit (SRU) update Offshore wind expansion Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) position statement Supporting research […]
08 Mar 2022
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Conference on Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (also known as the BBNJ or High Seas Treaty), begins this week and runs to 18 March at the UN in New York. The UK Prime Minister announced in February that the country will be joining the High Ambition Coalition on […]
08 Mar 2022
Part A of the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme opens The Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme is now open for applications for grant funding to develop research proposals (FISP Part A) until midday 25 April. Up to £20k is available per application. The scheme improves and shares knowledge of fisheries and aquaculture by funding data […]
08 Mar 2022
England’s largest seagrass restoration continues in Plymouth Sound Volunteers will pack 20,000 bags of seagrass seeds this month to help restore seagrass within the natural harbour. Research shows at least 44% of the UK’s seagrass has been lost since 1936. This restoration work is part of England’s largest seagrass planting effort under the LIFE Recreation […]
08 Mar 2022
Hull’s new flood defences officially opened. Hull’s new Humber frontage flood defences which provide greater protection to 113,000 homes and businesses, as well as local infrastructure and other public amenities are being officially opened. The £42 million scheme is an investment that makes the city more resilient to the impacts of climate change. On 5 […]
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