02 Jul 2018
A Fair and Sustainable Fisheries Bill – New NEF Report
Brexit is being presented as a beacon of hope for fishers. Many in coastal communities are looking to Brexit to lift them out of the economic hardship in which they feel trapped. But modelling from the New Economics Foundation has shown that without action, Brexit risks creating as many ‘losers’ as ‘winners’ across the diverse UK fishing fleet. The […]
12 Jun 2018
Fisheries & Brexit: The real problem is quota ownership
Guardian: Brexit is a red herring when it comes to the plight of UK fishermen John Lichfield Small fishing companies are harmed not by the EU, but by government rules that allow big interests to corner the quotas Pericles, Prince of Tyre, Act 2, scene 1: Third Fisherman: Master, I marvel how the fishes live […]
25 May 2018
Brexit and Northern Ireland: Fisheries
Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee last week, Fisheries Minister George Eustice stated that during the transition period “in practice, not much will change”. “We have to whisper in the ear of the Commission and hope for the best. Broadly, that will be the same. That is not going to change. When it comes to […]
08 May 2018
Alarmingly high numbers of dolphin deaths caused by bass fishing – Wildlife & Countryside Link
Bob Earll – There are some stories I miss. This is a little late but highlights both conservation threats to dolphins but also the failures of management with regard to the European bass fishery. The fisheries for bass which have led to draconian cuts in the recreational catch still seem to be damaging fisheries and […]
01 May 2018
Review of trawling Access inside the 6nm zone – Irish Government consultation
Thanks to Chris Williams – NEF MI & BIM: ‘Introduction To inform the Minister’s review and consideration of fishing access inside the 6 nautical mile zone (6nm zone), the Department requested that the Marine Institute (MI) and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) conduct an analysis, from existing data sources, of the extent and impact (economic and […]
23 Apr 2018
Under 10m fleet warn of future because of lack of quota
The issue of ownership of UK quota by European companies apparently isn’t likely to be changed by Brexit. Fishing industry warning over future of small boats before Brexit By Ross Hawkins Political correspondent, BBC News UK is set to stay in the Common Fisheries Policy until the Brexit transition period ends in December 2020. Hundreds […]
17 Apr 2018
Michael Gove on the 25 year Environment Plan – Environmental Audit Committee
Mr Gove also made announcements on the introduction of an Environment protection Act Michael Gove responds to the EAC – watch the video The Environmental Audit Committee hears from the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, particularly on questions of oversight, governance, milestones and implementation. This session builds on what the […]
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