26 Jul 2022

The first major update in over 15 years of the common language that describes life on the seafloor has been published. The Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland (MHCBI) is used for Protected Area designation, assessments of environmental status, marine spatial planning and casework throughout the UK. A report in JNCC’s latest newsletter says […]

26 Jul 2022

A research project seeks to understand personal values of coastal and marine spaces in Plymouth Sound. Via a questionnaire, researchers hope to identify specific locations in Plymouth Sound that you and other participants feel strongly about and various reasons why. This information will be used as part of the principal investigator’s project report, as well […]

26 Jul 2022

Want to know more about the UK Seafood Fund’s Infrastructure Scheme? Defra is hosting an online event where you can learn more about the funding opportunities for Round 2. Round 2 will fund projects that build capability across the UK seafood sector supply chain through investment in: improved capability at ports, harbours, processing, and aquaculture facilities […]

26 Jul 2022

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on the determination of a marine licence application from Virgin Orbit, proposing to launch a satellite from Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay. Virgin Orbit proposes to conduct a maximum of one launch in 2022 and two launches per year over the next 8 years (January 2023 – December 2030). […]

26 Jul 2022

Applications are now open for an MPhil on seafood for societal health at the University of Cambridge – studentship that is being fully funded as part of the 750th anniversary of The Fishmongers’ Company. In order to mark the occasion, the company’s charitable trusts are awarding a number of special grants and bursaries in 2022. […]

21 Jul 2022

A three-year strategic sponsorship agreement has been signed to support the launch and scaling of critical market infrastructure for nature-based solutions market The Biosphere Foundation, the non-profit trading arm of the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has teamed up with Siemens to launch and globally scale the market infrastructure to transform the natural capital sector. […]

21 Jul 2022

Press release from the UK Government plan to reduce water pollution: ‘New plans to help safeguard England’s precious protected sites by driving down nutrient pollution and allowing for the construction of sustainable new homes for families across the country were announced by the Government today (Wednesday 20 July, 2022). Nutrient pollution is an urgent problem […]

21 Jul 2022

Environment Secretary George Eustice has confirmed Alan Lovell DL as the new Chair of the Environment Agency. Environment Secretary George Eustice said: Alan will bring a wide range of experience, enthusiasm and leadership to the role and I am delighted he will be the next Chair of the Environment Agency. His knowledge and experience will […]