14 Jan 2019
Brexit for Real – Defra Website Full of advice on No deal and revisions to regulations re the Withdrawal Bill: Three examples
This might not be your idea of fun but the Defra website is currently churning out colossal amounts of documentation on Brexit related matters both in terms of advice re No deal as well as detailed amendments re the Withdrawal Bill to pretty much every aspect of environmental & marine legislation. Three examples: The Marine […]
14 Jan 2019
Coastal sea level rise – Warming oceans likely to raise sea levels 30cm by end of century – new study
Guardian: Seawater temperature is rising faster than predicted, which is likely to worsen extreme weather events around the world The world’s oceans are warming at a faster rate than previously estimated, new research has found, raising fresh concerns over the rapid progress of climate change. Warming oceans take up more space, a process known as thermal […]
14 Jan 2019
Swansea Lagoon – Resurrection?
No links in this article from Water Briefing, despite searches on the Swansea City and Swansea Bay City Region websites. It is not at all clear how this will work with the previous developers. Water Briefing: ‘Eleven companies and organisations have expressed an interest in delivering a tidal lagoon for Swansea Bay – the project […]
14 Jan 2019
The Way Back to Living Seas Report – The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts: ‘In 2019, the UK plans to leave the European Union. Before our departure, the Government must ensure there is a clear vision for our marine environment. While it is important that we retain existing EU law through the Withdrawal Bill and anticipated Fisheries Bill, this departure is a unique opportunity to improve […]
14 Jan 2019
Amazing video of cutlass fish 400m down in the Costa Rica Deep
Cutlass fish – Schmidt Ocean @SchmidtOcean 09/01/2019, 22:21 Click here to view the video pic.twitter.com/tLKnqPCcHI Take a moment and just float with us ~ enjoy the absolute beauty of these cutlass fish, schooling and vertically feeding. From #ROV #SuBastian‘s livestream at the Quepos Slide off the coast of Costa Rica, down to 400m deep. 5th […]
14 Jan 2019
Inquiry into Marine Scotland’s ability to monitor and regulate illegal & damaging inshore fishing
CAOLAS ‘More than 40 charities, fishing bodies and community groups are calling for an inquiry into watchdog Marine Scotland over fears it is unable to protect Scotland’s waters from criminal activity. National Trust for Scotland and the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation are amongst signatories to a joint letter asking Holyrood to “take urgent measures” to protect coastal waters […]
10 Jan 2019
Regulation of the Water Industry – Not sufficient Progress on Water Leakage & Transfer infrastructure – EFRA Committee
Leakage and water transfers – Government and Ofwat keep up the pressure on water companies The Government and Ofwat have signalled their intention to keep up the pressure on the water companies to drive leakage down further and encourage more water transfers. The comments come in their separate responses to the House of Commons Environment, Food […]
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