MCS Clara Johnstone … ‘However, it seems this opportunity is being wasted. When reading the latest version of the new Fisheries Bill I got an awful sense of déjà vu. Whilst many of the objectives relating to sustainability look good on paper, they mostly follow the same tone and offer the same commitments we have […]
The transcript of the debate on the Fisheries Bill proceedings last week Interesting Q&A on access super-trawlers, discards, choke species, recreational angling and amendments. George Eustice giving the Governments view 2nd Reading of the Fisheries Bill – Defra press coverage
A report by Cefas on the future development and management of recreational sea angling using data from interviews and online surveys. Sea anglers were motivated by both catching fish and the quality of the environment in which they fish. Over two-thirds of respondents said that they were willing to provide catch and participation data in […]
Thirty years since the idea was first considered and seven years since the Eastbourne Fishermen formed a Community Interest Company, construction has begun on the quay project The idea of the Fishing Quay project was to enable fishers to own or lease their own quay in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, to give them long-term security and […]
Bob Earll Routinely we promote a wide range of newsletters which cover marine and coastal issues. This monthly APPG update on fisheries is a must for any of you who are interested in fisheries. Welcome to the APPG on Fisheries newsletter. Through regular updates, we aim to keep you informed of policy developments, Parliamentary announcements […]
Defra – Five key points on the Fisheries Bill – this time via Facebook ‘We will also extend the MMO’s powers to allow them to provide advice and assistance on sustainable fisheries, marine planning, licensing and conservation beyond UK waters to support the delivery of the Blue Belt programme.’ The Defra take on progress so […]
Assessing fish spillover from marine protected areas and its drivers: A meta‐analysis Manfredi Di Lorenzo and colleagues First published: 14 June 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/faf.12469 Assessing spillover from MPAs a meta-analysis Abstract Overfishing may seriously impact fish populations and ecosystems. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are key tools for biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, yet the fisheries benefits […]
Fisheries Bill – Parliament This link will take you to the current state of play with the Fisheries Bill including the reports of debates and videos. Government recognises public ownership of the right to fish In a breakthrough moment in the UK Fisheries Bill proceedings, the Government has made a serious announcement on the ownership […]