07 Jul 2020
Defra – Five key points on the Fisheries Bill – this time via Facebook ‘We will also extend the MMO’s powers to allow them to provide advice and assistance on sustainable fisheries, marine planning, licensing and conservation beyond UK waters to support the delivery of the Blue Belt programme.’ The Defra take on progress so […]
07 Jul 2020
This review has been prepared for the Defra Marine Litter Policy Team to provide a summary of evidence of relevance in addressing marine plastic pollution, to identify evidence gaps and make recommendations for further work to support policy development. This review has been prepared for the Defra Marine Litter Policy team in order to provide […]
07 Jul 2020
In January 2020, the Ocean Conservation Trust hosted the third workshop on Environmental Friendly Moorings (EFMs), now re-branded as Advanced Mooring Systems (AMS). The workshop emphasised their benefits from a technical as well as an environmental point of view. This workshop was held under the auspices of the EU LIFE ReMEDIES project. The workshop report and presentations are […]
07 Jul 2020
Assessing fish spillover from marine protected areas and its drivers: A meta‐analysis Manfredi Di Lorenzo and colleagues First published: 14 June 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/faf.12469 Assessing spillover from MPAs a meta-analysis Abstract Overfishing may seriously impact fish populations and ecosystems. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are key tools for biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, yet the fisheries benefits […]
30 Jun 2020
There have been a host of reports produced during lockdown encouraging a green recovery. As this Green Alliance report reminds us on its cover Boris Johnson has previously committed to a strong response to meeting the challenges of climate change. He has another speech scheduled for tomorrow on this topic and there is also much […]
30 Jun 2020
Bob Earll The combination of the Government’s messaging on coming out of lockdown and the exceptionally warm weather lead to vast numbers of people congregating on the many beaches, especially on the south coast and in particular Dorset. The problem was exacerbated by the fact that so many other facilities in these towns are still […]
30 Jun 2020
Fisheries Bill – Parliament This link will take you to the current state of play with the Fisheries Bill including the reports of debates and videos. Government recognises public ownership of the right to fish In a breakthrough moment in the UK Fisheries Bill proceedings, the Government has made a serious announcement on the ownership […]
30 Jun 2020
EEA ‘The current condition of Europes seas is generally poor according to the EEA report Marine Messages II. This is bad news for people as it affects our quality of life, livelihoods and economies. The condition of our seas determines their capacity to supply, amongst others, oxygen, food, a habitable climate, and certain raw materials, […]
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