19 Sep 2016
‘Scallop fishing is not a widely managed activity’ MMO Hmm … you can say that again. Given the importance of scallops to UK fishermen this is a rather surprising and long overdue recognition of scale and importance of the fishery. The reporting deadline is 2019 so don’t hold your breath that it will say anything […]
12 Sep 2016
MMO English Marine Plans Evidence requirement RO27: Describe, quantitatively and qualitatively, economic situation in the North East, North West, South West and South East marine plan areas. MPAs The MMO requires information on the economic and social baselines of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This should be achieved through the development of a framework for social […]
30 Aug 2016
A valuable update including: Statements of public participation published Call for issues with supporting evidence: survey and workshop Sustainability appraisal scoping report published South marine plan – public consultation Decision maker workshops Improving systems And more What a marine plan will do’ page: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/marine-planning-in-england
22 Aug 2016
Understanding underwater noise – Marine Noise Registry launched Amy Wardlaw, MMO, As human activities in the marine area increase so does underwater noise. Understanding and mitigating the impact of this is an important part of the sustainable development of our seas and protecting the marine environment for future generations. Underwater noise from human activities can […]
22 Aug 2016
Colin Speedie, WiSe – MMO ‘ Watching marine wildlife safely With the next heat wave reported to arrive, it is a perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy some of the amazing marine wildlife around the English coast. But our enjoyment can quickly lead to the distress of the animals we are there to see. WiSe scheme’s […]
15 Aug 2016
Future trends analysis for marine sectors, activities and protected areas Understand the changes affecting marine plan areas in the North West, North East, South East and South West over the next 20 years. Assessments should include: likely trends resulting changes in sector size, distribution and activity levels anticipated social, economic and environmental impacts associated with […]
09 Aug 2016
23 May 2016
MMO: The workshops will focus on the challenges and opportunities of each area, the MMO is inviting stakeholders to register their interest for workshops to discuss the challenges, opportunities and needs of the next phase of marine plan areas. The workshops are being held across the north east, north west, south east and south west […]
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