03 Apr 2018
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and From: Marine Management Organisation Last updated 16 March 2018 — see all updates Contents You should apply online using the EMFF E-System > > > EMFF assessment panel for applications over £100,000 Eligibility Expression of interest How to apply You should apply online […]
03 Apr 2018
DEFRA calls on boaters to complete RYA reporting form RYA – We are pleased that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recognised the RYA’s long-standing efforts to address the menace of poorly marked fishing gear and to capture data that will help them to understand the scale of the problem. As […]
23 Mar 2018
Two articles: Proposal to designate Loch Carron as a nature conservation Marine Protected Area (MPA), with an associated Marine Conservation Order (MCO) – Scottish Government – Citizen Space. Participate the in the consultation here: https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/loch-carron-mpa/ There is an upcoming webinar describing how to use a new web tool to investigate fisheries management in English MPAs: […]
19 Mar 2018
BBC News reported the Brexit – fisheries deal for the Transition Guardian ‘Plans to take back control of UK fisheries the moment Britain leaves the EU appear to have been abandoned in the face of united EU opposition, dealing a significant blow to the ambitions of the environment secretary, Michael Gove. Gove put repatriating control […]
12 Mar 2018
The EU have come out clearly saying that they want access to UK water for fisheries. Given that the Scottish Tory MPs come from the fishing communities this will be another political time bomb. Two articles: 1. EU access to UK waters after Brexit Yesterday (Wednesday 7 March), a draft European Council document was circulated, […]
06 Mar 2018
Marine Policy have opened up access until 4th April to our new article, which can be viewed at https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1WY~I,714MVElm Abstract Brexit poses a major challenge to the stability of European fisheries management. Until now, neighbouring EU Member States have shared the bounty of the living resources of the seas around Britain. Taking full responsibility for […]
26 Feb 2018
Jeremy Corbyn promises Brexit deal with green protections at its heart – Guardian Business Green – Madeleine Cuff Labour leader makes case for close co-operation with EU post-Brexit to fight the common challenge of climate change and protect green jobs and standards Jeremy Corbyn wants the UK to set a ‘floor’ of existing standards and […]
19 Feb 2018
Implications of Brexit for Fishing Opportunities in Wales The latest report by the Public Policy Institute for Wales explores the potential implications of the planned exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy for fisheries policy in Wales. Analysis of fleet economic performance under various Brexit scenarios reveals […]
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