14 Jan 2025

For the first time Wales is to have a specific marine planning tool which will help to determine the future of its seas, as part of the strategic planning to enhance the marine environment while also generating clean green energy.   Photo: Jayanth Goulla   In 2019, the Government introduced Wales’s first marine plan, setting […]

14 Jan 2025

A new initiative led by the Wales Coasts and Seas Partnership (CaSP Cymru) has launched ‘Y Môr a Ni’ – a framework for Ocean Literacy in Wales, which is a first of its kind in the UK. The strategy aims to grow people’s relationship with our coasts and seas. Y Môr a Ni (The Sea […]

14 Jan 2025

The Welsh Government has provided a boost for Welsh marine, aquaculture and fisheries industries by making £1.4 million of funds available. The scheme aims to ensure sustainable growth in the sector and help coastal communities prosper.     The £1.4 million is available from £700,000 revenue and £700,000 capital. The application window will remain open […]

10 Dec 2024

The Welsh Government has outlined a strategic plan for the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, provided a written statement to the Senedd, which illustrated the approach and priorities for the remainder of this current term of government. The Cabinet Secretary’s statement […]

23 Oct 2024

It is considered one of the most majestic waterfalls in north Wales, a mist-shrouded torrent that has inspired storytellers and artists for centuries. But a fierce row has broken out over a scheme to harness the force of Rhaeadr y Cwm to generate electricity, with one of Wales’s foremost naturalists, Iolo Williams, the latest to step […]

18 Sep 2024

Blue Mussels & Water Pollution: Protecting Wales’s River Conwy – Cool Green Science (nature.org) North Wales is renowned for its lush landscapes, temperate climate and ample rainfall. The region’s natural beauty is underscored by its rugged mountains and tranquil rivers. The Conwy River, called Afon Conwy in Welsh, originates in the Migneint Moorlands of Snowdonia. […]

03 Sep 2024

A new Crown Estate Bill received its second reading in the UK House of Lords, with the Minister responsible, Lord Livermore, stating that that widening the scope of activities the Crown Estate can engage in will “allow it to further invest in the energy transition” and “will support the delivery of its core purpose across […]