07 Sep 2021
One less – toolkit guide ‘Since 2016, #OneLess has applied an experimental, systems change approach to reducing marine plastic pollution at source, using London as a model. Plastic pollution is one of the most significant and growing threats to ocean health, with at least eight million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean annually from land. […]
07 Sep 2021
Emma Sheehan and colleagues Abstract ‘Marine protected areas (MPAs) are employed as tools to manage human impacts, especially fishing pressure. By excluding the most destructive activities MPAs can rewild degraded areas of seabed habitat. The potential for MPAs to increase ecosystem resilience from storms is, however, not understood, nor how such events impact seabed habitats. […]
02 Sep 2021
Views needed on Marine Net Gain priorities All marine stakeholders are invited to share their views on proposed priorities, actions and the scale of opportunity for marine restoration and enhancement in UK waters. Background There is widespread recognition of the need to restore and enhance the marine environment. This is supported by the […]
31 Aug 2021
Government have made a number of changes to the Environment Bill prompted by collaborative campaign by the Wildlife groups. Defra: Landmark Environment Bill strengthened to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 New strengthened Government commitments to protect the environment for future generations made today in landmark Environment Bill amendments. The Government has strengthened its commitment to […]
31 Aug 2021
Defra plastic waste https://www.gov.uk/government/news/next-steps-to-tackle-plastic-waste Next steps to tackle plastic waste Government to consult on banning a range of polluting plastics this Autumn, with single-use plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups under review The war on plastic waste is set to be ramped up with fresh plans to stop the supply of a range of single-use […]
31 Aug 2021
A Scottish Universities Insight Institute-funded programme that looked into developing an integrated understanding of the role of the ocean, its resources and socio-economic benefits, informing decision-making that addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at multiple governance levels. Scotland is a global leader in ambitious policy for societal change and implementation of the SDGs, notably through […]
31 Aug 2021
Wildlife & Countryside Link: ‘Benefits of seal watching for UK coastal tourism (August 2021) The UK is home to two seal species, the grey seal and harbour seal. Despite precipitous falls in numbers to around 500 in the early 20th century, it is now estimated that there are in excess of 120,000 grey seals in […]
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