The decision by the Isle of Man government to close three fishing sites in its waters by banning bottom trawling has raised concerns across the Irish Sea. The closed areas are located within the Western Irish Sea Mud-belt, a vital habitat for various marine species, notably langoustines. Despite decades of extensive trawling, the area is […]
The Isle of Man has entered a new era in fisheries management, marking a significant milestone in its autonomy over how its sea fishery resources are managed. It follows the introduction of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Isle of Man, UK, Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish Governments last week. The MoU means the Fisheries Management Agreement (FMA) […]
The BBC has reported that scientists have begun surveying the Isle of Man’s territorial seas for plants which store carbon as part of wider efforts to reduce emissions. Drones with infrared cameras are being used to build a detailed picture of the 3970 sq km (1533 sq-mile) area. Swansea University and the National Oceanography Centre […]