12 Dec 2023
New research has generated the first global estimate of the number of fish and invertebrates within the Marine Aquarium Trade (MAT), as a way to incentivise industry sustainability and coral reef conservation. Every year 55 million organisms are sold – worth $2.15bn at retail – placing the MAT on par with global fisheries, such as […]
12 Dec 2023
Current UK laws on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods are being revised and updated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), to make sure they continue enforcing safety at sea in line with international safety standards. The first proposed set of regulations is the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024. This will revoke and replace […]
12 Dec 2023
The Crown Estate has set out further details of a new leasing round for commercial-scale floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea off the coast of South Wales and South West England. The projects have the potential to deliver enough clean, renewable energy for more than four million homes. The new wind farms will have […]
12 Dec 2023
Recreational anglers will have broader access to a catch-and-release Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery in English waters, the UK government has announced. Responding to overwhelming support for proposals in a consultation, Defra has confirmed that it will introduce legislation in the spring to establish permitting regimes for the recreational targeting of bluefin tuna. This will mean […]
12 Dec 2023
The UK Government has responded to the consultation responses received following the June 2022 consultation process which set out the aims for net gain policy for the marine environment and development within it. Marine Net Gain will only apply to developments below the mean low water mark in England. A summary of the response from the […]
05 Dec 2023
The Isle of Man has entered a new era in fisheries management, marking a significant milestone in its autonomy over how its sea fishery resources are managed. It follows the introduction of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Isle of Man, UK, Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish Governments last week. The MoU means the Fisheries Management Agreement (FMA) […]
05 Dec 2023
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched a call for evidence to support a review of the drivers, pressures and data gaps affecting the achievement of Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK marine waters. Evidence submitted will help inform the OEP’s work to drive positive change on critical issues impacting the marine environment. […]
05 Dec 2023
At COP28 in Dubai, countries have signed onto a joint declaration that recognises the urgent need for climate action to protect the ocean’s health, and the importance of ocean-based climate solutions to rapidly reduce emissions. The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), consisting of Australia, Canada, Chile, Fiji, France, Ghana, Indonesia, […]
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