15 Jan 2019

Environment Agency    ‘We are consulting on future close season arrangements for coarse fishing on English rivers.  The current coarse fishing close season on rivers, some canals and some stillwaters runs from 15 March to 15 June. There is no close season on most canals and most stillwaters. We want to better understand the risks and […]

14 Jan 2019

No links in this article from Water Briefing, despite searches on the Swansea City and Swansea Bay City Region websites. It is not at all clear how this will work with the previous developers. Water Briefing: ‘Eleven companies and organisations have expressed an interest in delivering a tidal lagoon for Swansea Bay – the project […]

14 Jan 2019

The Wildlife Trusts: ‘In 2019, the UK plans to leave the European Union. Before our departure, the Government must ensure there is a clear vision for our marine environment.  While it is important that we retain existing EU law through the Withdrawal Bill and anticipated Fisheries Bill, this departure is a unique opportunity to improve […]

14 Jan 2019

Cutlass fish – Schmidt Ocean @SchmidtOcean     09/01/2019, 22:21 Click here to view the video pic.twitter.com/tLKnqPCcHI Take a moment and just float with us ~ enjoy the absolute beauty of these cutlass fish, schooling and vertically feeding. From #ROV #SuBastian‘s livestream at the Quepos Slide off the coast of Costa Rica, down to 400m deep. 5th […]

14 Jan 2019

CAOLAS ‘More than 40 charities, fishing bodies and community groups are calling for an inquiry into watchdog Marine Scotland over fears it is unable to protect Scotland’s waters from criminal activity. National Trust for Scotland and the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation are amongst signatories to a joint letter asking Holyrood to “take urgent measures” to protect coastal waters […]