05 Jan 2023
The Consumer Council for Water has launched a draft strategy document which sets out the strategic plans for what they want to achieve in 2023–24. The draft ‘Forward Work Programme’ consultation is open for comment. The organisation wants to hear thoughts on what they will deliver, these include: People and the environment Increase awareness of […]
05 Jan 2023
The Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994 require Defra to: publish a situation report on the disposal of urban wastewater and sludge assess compliance with these regulations in each area where wastewater is collected to be treated or discharged publish a report on the level of that compliance, identified reasons for non-compliance, […]
03 Jan 2023
Volunteers are being recruited to identify sharks, skates and rays captured on underwater cameras around the Welsh coast. Data from more than 90 hours of footage needs to be logged to help build a picture of the diversity of species, the BBC reported. Sharks Inspiring Action and Research with Communities (SIARC ) is a collaboration […]
03 Jan 2023
A New Year’s Eve fireworks display had to be cancelled at the last minute to protect an Arctic walrus discovered in Scarborough. The event was called off over fears it “could cause distress to the mammal”. Council leader Steve Siddons said he was disappointed but “the welfare of the walrus has to take precedence”. Mr […]
03 Jan 2023
Discoveries in 2022 shows how ‘spectacular life is below the waves’ but the marine environment is facing huge threats, the Wildlife Trusts have said in a news release. In their annual review of the year for the seas and coasts of the UK, the coalition of wildlife charities reveals extraordinary marine finds. Extraordinary wildlife sightings highlight […]
03 Jan 2023
New research published by the ICES Journal of Marine Science which tests management scenarios for the North Sea ecosystem has been released. The Abstract from the paper is below: The complexities of ecosystem-based management require stepwise approaches, ideally involving stakeholders, to scope key processes, pressures, and impact in relation to sustainability and management objectives. Use […]
03 Jan 2023
The Annual Report and Accounts provides detail on the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), including purpose, the key risks faced in achieving objectives, and how they have performed during 2021/22. Commenting on the report and performance during 2021/222, Tom McCormack, MMO’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “MMO has supported our customers and stakeholders with the delivery of […]
03 Jan 2023
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has issued Maritime Area Consents (MACs) to the first phase of seven offshore renewable energy projects, in what represents a significant milestone in the delivery of offshore wind in Ireland. The news release from government said: ‘The award of MACs ensures that only projects with the greatest […]
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