How much fish are we really catching? January 19, 2016 By Rebecca Goldburg The Pew Charitable Trusts ‘Thirty percent of global fish catch may be unreported, according to new research. Activities such as artisanal, subsistence, and illegal fishing are often not included in official statistics—obscuring the true extent of fishing worldwide. Scientists now estimate global […]
Two different views on the proposals from the Welsh Government 1. ‘Proposed New Management Measures for the Scallop Fishery in Cardigan Bay’. Welsh Government: ‘Please note that this is a re-launch and therefore the closing date has been extended. Current management measures for scallops within the protected site in Cardigan Bay (Cardigan Bay Special Area […]
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is asking for views to decide how fisheries should be managed in marine protected areas. Site assessments include recommendations for managing fisheries in MPAs. The MMO have today published site summary assessments for nine marine protected area (MPA) sites in English inshore waters (0 to 12nm), and are asking fishermen […]
Marine Management Organisation Guidance: 18 January 2016 Information about the available funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) scheme and how to apply. The EMFF scheme in England will be opened for applications on a phased basis. The first phase opens over €33m of the €46m available budget and will provide funding for: […]
Changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in England and Wales: New Authorisations Overview Defra ‘We invite your views on proposed changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in England and Wales. Defra, the Welsh Government, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales are consulting jointly on our intended approach to remove most exemptions from water […]
Farming UK: Mr Lindley’s landmark victory might mean councils forced to compensate millions to farmers. Councils that purposely flood farmland to save towns and villages from flooding may have to pay farmers millions in compensation, following a landmark ruling. Yorkshire farmer Robert Lindley has received thousands of pounds of compensation with the support of the […]
WEF Report: A catastrophe caused by climate change is seen as the biggest potential threat to the global economy in 2016, according to a survey of 750 experts conducted by the World Economic Forum. The annual assessment of risks conducted by the WEF before its annual meeting in Davos on 20-23 January showed that global […]
Environment Agency: Pollution incident killed hundreds of fish at Walton Colliery Nature Park Yorkshire Water Services Ltd has been fined £600,000 after an ageing sewage pipe burst and killed hundreds of fish in a Wakefield lake. The company was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday 19 January after pleading guilty to one charge of […]