11 May 2021
From the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) A review of around 100 scientific publications concludes that eutrophication significantly increases greenhouse gas emissions from freshwaters (CO2, methane, N2O). An increase of 5 µg/l of chlorophyll-a in lakes and reservoirs worldwide would result in an increase of GHG emissions equivalent to >6% of fossil fuel CO2. The […]
11 May 2021
The Brexit fisheries dispute between Jersey and French fishermen, and UK and French Government is the latest in what is a growing list of post Brexit issues for UK and fisheries interests. A pattern is emerging of promises broken and consequences that were predicted. Guardian ‘France threatens to cut off power to Jersey in post-Brexit […]
11 May 2021
BBC ‘The Queen’s Speech looks likely to set out an ambitious programme of legislation including the much-delayed Environment Bill on post-Brexit rules for protecting nature, and the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which sparked protests when it was debated by MPs earlier this year.’ It is the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill that is aimed at curbing […]
11 May 2021
Welsh Fishermen’s Association manifesto WFA-CPC campaign ‘Sea Our Future’ Ahead of the Senedd election on the 6th May, the WFA has published its vision document, Sea Our Future, explaining who, what and how the WFA and its constituent fishermen’s associations work with fisheries managers, nature conservation bodies and others to aim for sustainable and profitable fisheries. […]
11 May 2021
Study on mitigation measures to minimise seabird bycatch in gillnet fisheries Publication metadata The incidental capture of non-target marine animals in fishing gear, such as seabirds, cetaceans, elasmobranchs, and turtles, is commonly referred to as ‘incidental bycatch’. Seabird bycatch in bottom set gillnet fisheries (GNS) is known to be a major conservation issue both globally […]
11 May 2021
We can’t stop rising sea levels, but we still have a chance to slow them down Tamsin Edwards Despite pandemic-enforced isolation, scientists from around the world have produced a vital climate change forecast. Sea levels are going to rise, no matter what. This is certain. But new research I helped produce shows how much we […]
11 May 2021
Explore our Britain Talks Climate online toolkit! Britain Talks Climate is an evidence-based toolkit designed to support any organisation that wants to engage the British public on climate change. It makes clear that there is currently no ‘culture war’ on climate change in Britain. But building narratives that resonate with a diverse range of values and everyday […]
10 May 2021
SEA-CHANGERS LAUNCHES NEW INNOVATION FUND We are excited to announce the launch of a new fund to encourage and support innovative ideas and projects for marine conservation in the UK. The aim of the Sea-Changers Innovation Fund is to support ground-breaking marine conservation approaches and solutions. The founding sponsor for the fund […]
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