21 Nov 2023
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is to increase the minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) for crawfish (palinurus spp) in ICES area 7 from 95 mm to 110 mm from 1 January 2024. The new measures are coming into force to ensure the long-term sustainability of crawfish stocks in the waters of south-west England, the MMO […]
21 Nov 2023
A new census covering over 10,000 sites reveals 11 of 25 seabird species that breed in Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Isles have declined over the past 20 years. Britain and Ireland hold most of the world’s nesting Manx shearwaters, northern gannets and great skuas. The islands are also a vital stronghold for other […]
21 Nov 2023
The UK government has increased the maximum price for offshore wind projects in its flagship renewables scheme. Following an extensive review of the latest evidence, including the impact of global events on supply chains, the government has raised the maximum price offshore wind and other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for Difference […]
14 Nov 2023
On the eve of COP28 analysis shows a growing inclusion of coastal and marine ecosystems in climate strategies. Ocean & Climate Platform, alongside its partners Conservation International, IUCN, Rare, The Nature Conservancy, Wetlands International and WWF, unveil the final version of its report on Coastal and marine ecosystems as Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in new or updated […]
14 Nov 2023
The Environment Agency (EA) has said it is still working to understand events surrounding an oil spill at a harbour seven months after it occurred. About 200 barrels of reservoir fluid including oil leaked into the water at Poole Harbour in Dorset. A major incident was declared when a leak occurred at a pipeline operated […]
14 Nov 2023
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical clean-up devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The researchers say they appreciate the clear and pressing need to tackle the millions of tonnes of waste that have already accumulated in the ocean and waterways. However, they caution that plastic removal […]
14 Nov 2023
Dutch researchers and fishing industry have developed an AI-based tool for the Fully Documented Fisheries (FDF) project. The problem of unwanted catches has always been present in fisheries. In the EU, fishers must register all catches and bring them to shore (land), which takes up time, space and is very costly. This is where artificial […]
14 Nov 2023
From an article by Professor Sarah Hamylton in The Conversation: Women coastal scientists face multiple barriers to getting into the field for research. These include negative perceptions of their physical capabilities, not being included in trips, caring responsibilities at home and a lack of field facilities for women. Even if women clear these barriers, the […]
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