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29 Jun 2015

Fairness & Fishing Quotas – Fishermen in the South West voice concerns

One boat – the Cornelis Vrolijk 25% – South west ports 4% – the inherent unfairness of the current quota system is the subject of the current Greenpeace legal challenge. http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/media/press-releases/government-answer-legal-challenge-over-%E2%80%98unfair%E2%80%99-uk-fishing-quota-20150424 Western Daily Press: ‘When the millions of holidaymakers tuck into fish and chips in the coastal resorts of Somerset, Dorset and Devon, the chances […]

29 Jun 2015

The coastal governance index – Blue Economy – Integrated Coastal Management

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Economist Intelligence Unit: Coastlines and oceans are among the world’s most fragile ecosystems, but they also serve as natural assets that can spur growth and build economies. Successfully managing economic and living resources requires a robust framework that protects the public good while acknowledging the importance of sustainable private-sector investment. But as a report from […]

29 Jun 2015

Sea Bass – New EU monthly catch limits and closed area & Chris Williams Blog

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EU ’19.06.2015: The Council of Ministers has taken a decision to set monthly catch limits for commercial vessels catching bass. The decision will come in to force before the end of June and last until December 2015. This decision marks an additional step in the package of measures the Commission has proposed for 2015 to […]

29 Jun 2015

Scottish Fishermen’s Federation slams Scottish Government over management measures MPAs

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‘The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has expressed disbelief and anger at the new management measures for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scottish waters announced by the Scottish Government today (11 June). The SFF maintains that the measures announced go far beyond the proportionate and evidential approach that was promised for the management arrangements of the […]

29 Jun 2015

Open Data Defra – data to be released – Huge implications for Defra & it’s agencies

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This move by Defra signals a sea change in the way Government data will be handled. By adopting a model that has been used by the US all sorts of additional value will be added to data that has been collected and paid for by the public purse. It will no doubt take some time […]

29 Jun 2015

Demonstration Test Catchment Newsletter – Bob Harris

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DTC provides a hugely valuable mechanism that enables and encourages the sharing of scientific practice and evidence to support effective catchment management. Click here for more information http://www.demonstratingcatchmentmanagement.net/?cat=1 DTC Conference – report and links to presentations How can we easily understand the ecological responses of aquatic organisms to changes in pollutant fluxes and flows? In […]

29 Jun 2015

Fracking Update – Defra Report gets published in full – Lancashire planning decision – Toxic chemicals report

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A bad week for fracking – the Defra report in full – the Lancashire County Council report and another study on the chemicals used in the process. Links to the decisions and reports Lancashire County Council reject fracking application by Cuadrilla Guardian ‘Nine of the councillors on the 14-strong development control committee voted in favour […]

29 Jun 2015

Wetlands – Outcomes of the Ramsar Convention – “Wetlands for our Future”

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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands held its triennial conference from 2-9 June 2015, in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The Ramsar Convention is the only intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. With the right ambition and motivation, the governments […]