29 Aug 2019
The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) was established in April 2008 to make access to, and analysis of, marine data easier and cheaper for the good of all users of the marine environment and wider society. MEDIN are currently looking to assess the value of the services we provide to the marine community […]
27 Aug 2019
The Conservative Environment Network Manifesto – 2019 ‘THE DECLARATION AS MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATIVE ENVIRONMENT NETWORK ( 41 named MPs ) PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS, We recognise the gravity of the global environmental crisis, and our duty to preserve and restore our planet for future generations. We agree that by working with nature, rather than against it, […]
27 Aug 2019
From renowned marine biologist Daniel Pauly, a fascinating analysis of our collapsed global fisheries and a revolutionary vision for their future Daniel Pauly This is an excerpt adapted with permission of the publisher from the book Vanishing Fish by Daniel Pauly, published May 28, 2019 by Greystone Books. Our oceans have been the victims of a giant […]
27 Aug 2019
Industry asked to provide feedback on next iteration of RFS during 60-day public consultation Stakeholders across the seafood industry are being asked to respond to a 60-day public consultation launched today (Thursday 15 August) by providing feedback on the draft standard criteria for the next iteration of the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), to be called […]
27 Aug 2019
Ascension Island Council ‘The Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has this week accepted the recommendation of the Ascension Island Council to designate a large-sale Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the waters around Ascension Island. The MPA will cover 100% of Ascension’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), an area of over 440,000 square […]
27 Aug 2019
BBC ‘Countries have agreed to strengthen protections for 18 threatened species of sharks and rays, including those hunted for their meat and fins. The proposal was passed at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) on Sunday. The newly protected species include mako sharks, wedgefishes and guitarfishes. A demand for shark fin soup […]
27 Aug 2019
The £10 million Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) will support the UK’s technology, fishing and seafood industries to deliver long-term, cutting edge innovation – and the first call for applications is open! SIF seeks to support ambitious and bold innovations that will enable a step-change in the productivity and sustainability of the UK seafood sector, as well […]
21 Aug 2019
UK Seafood Innovation Fund | Call for Applications The £10 million Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) will support the UK’s technology, fishing and seafood industries to deliver long-term, cutting edge innovation – and the first call for applications is open! SIF seeks to support ambitious and bold innovations that will enable a step-change in the productivity […]
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