26 Jan 2021
Oceana, New Report 10 Actions ‘These are turbulent times. One million species are at risk of extinction and the ecosystems supporting our lives are on the verge of breaking down¹; we are embroiled in the worst pandemic the world has experienced for 100 years; and climate change impacts are already biting with unprecedented heating, ice […]
23 Jan 2021
Please help – Quick survey on NBS (Nature Based Solutions) for MMO The MMO has commissioned ABPmer to investigate ways the MMO, and other members of the Defra family, can facilitate a significant increase in the delivery of nature-based solutions that address climate impacts. We would really appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes […]
16 Jan 2021
The Value of Restored UK Seas: WWF ‘As an island nation, the UK’s seas are part of our identify and our culture. Their natural beauty and amazing wildlife are a source of wonder, inspiration, recreation and wellbeing for millions. They also have huge economic value: the UK government estimates that maritime activities including tourism, shipping, […]
16 Jan 2021
House of Lords Environment Committee: Access to UK fisheries post-Brexit Evidence Session – Minister Prentis gives evidence. The EU Environment Sub-Committee discussed the fishing aspects of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement with fishing Minister Victoria Prentis and other Government officials. The first panel involved representatives from the fishing regulators for Scotland and England: Marine Scotland, […]
16 Jan 2021
Key Sustainable Ocean Summit 2020 Outputs/Recommendations Session 1: Implementing the Vision of Ocean and Climate Data Collection by Industry: SMART Ocean- SMART Industries in Support of SDG 14 and the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science Session 2: Arctic Sustainable Development: Impacts of Changing Environmental Conditions on Shipping Operational Risk Session 3: Asian Shipping and Shipbuilding: […]
16 Jan 2021
‘Marine Scotland has been accused of allowing “an environmental disaster” by mismanaging fishing and refusing to exclude trawlers from inshore areas where fishermen catch prawns. The Ferret A report, due to be released on 11 January by the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation (SCFF) – and seen by The Ferret – says that Marine Scotland‘s oversight of […]
09 Jan 2021
RSPB warns of harm from new wind farm – about Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm given development consent By Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst The giant Hornsea Three development lies 75 miles away from Flamborough Head, England’s biggest sea bird colony on the Yorkshire coast. The RSPB says kittiwakes will need to fly through the area, […]
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