19 Nov 2024
A coalition of UK and EU NGOs join together to support the closure of the UK sandeel fishery in the North Sea. The full statement: Seabirds are experiencing devastating declines. Just two months ago, five new species were added to the UK Red List of highest conservation concern. Puffins, which depend on sandeels for food, […]
19 Nov 2024
Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species reveals following a global assessment announced at the ongoing COP29 UN climate conference in Azerbaijan. Coral Reef at Marsa Gozlani site, Sharm el Shekh, Egypt. Credit: Renata Romeo / Ocean Image Bank The conservation […]
19 Nov 2024
Oceana UK has called for a legally binding deadline to end overfishing and a radically new approach to boost ocean health and coastal economies. In 2023 Oceana UK released a report showing half of the UK’s key fish populations were either overfished or critically low. Recent polling of the public revealed 82% of respondents were […]
19 Nov 2024
Natural England have successfully launched a pioneering habitat restoration project aimed at supporting breeding seabirds in the Solent, as part of larger Solent Seascape Project. The project is planned to run for five years to create nesting sites for four types of terns – common, sandwich, little, and roseate – along with other seabirds. Initial […]
19 Nov 2024
A new electricity superhighway has been greenlit between Scotland and England which will help boost energy security, cut bills and hit Government green targets. Approval has also been achieved for five new undersea energy links which will utilise North Sea wind energy. A £2 billion funding package has been awarded to build a proposed new […]
19 Nov 2024
Friends of the Earth Germany, Bund für Umwelt- und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) filed a lawsuit against the German government to end bottom trawling, which is taking place in the Dogger Bank European Marine Protected Area. BUND – a member of Brussels-based marine NGO Seas At Risk, which is supporting the lawsuit – had already lodged an […]
18 Nov 2024
Image: The largest known coral in the world, Pavona clavus coral, was recently discovered by accident and is visible from space. Photograph: Manu San Felix/National Geographic Pristine Seas/AFP/Getty Images Welcome to OCF’s insights from the marine and coastal sector. This week we have summarised the most relevant stories for you from a range of […]
18 Nov 2024
The Marine Management Organisation want to hear about your experience of using the Marine Plans Are you a decision-maker, applicant or advisor in any of England’s marine plan areas? Do you have experience of using the Marine Plans in another capacity, or a strong interest in marine planning in England? If so, this is your […]
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