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Population study of pollack in western English Channel. Following the recent Defra announcement of a scientific assessment to understand more about the stock structure and abundance of Pollack, the Centre for Environment, […]
Several freezer-trawlers from the Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association (PFA) have been fishing for herring in the English Channel in December. Explaining in more detail about their operations, the PFA says: “Pelagic […]
English Channel may stop many rockpool species colonising UK. The English Channel prevents many rockpool species “making the jump” from Europe to the UK, new research shows. With sea temperatures expected […]
King scallop fishing by UK and EU vessels is to be suspended in UK waters of ICES area VIId (eastern English Channel) after consultation with the UK scallop industry and […]
French green groups warning for English Channel After having exhausted marine ecosystems in the North Sea with its destructive fishing methods such as electric fishing, the Dutch industry is now […]
New survey on use of biodegradable fishing gear in English Channel. Would fishermen be prepared to use biodegradable fishing gear in the marine environment? And if so, under what conditions? […]
Survey of demersal fisheries in Celtic Sea and Western Channel Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched an online survey to seek views on future management of demersal fisheries in Celtic […]
Highly protected marine areas to be designated in English waters. Marine habitats and wildlife are set to receive the highest levels of protection as the Environment Secretary announces the Government […]
Two new projects on fisheries management in English waters The University of Plymouth has been awarded almost £1.6 million to fund two projects assessing how commercially important fish species can […]
New data shows English sea temperatures hitting record levels. New data published by Cefas shows that sea temperatures across the south and east of England hit record breaking levels this […]
Latest Good Fish Guide ratings show mackerel in decline. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) have updated their Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice and mackerel ratings have […]
Scottish salmon sector publishes election manifesto. The trade body for Scottish salmon – the UK’s largest food export – has today (MON) published a manifesto ahead of the general election. Salmon […]
Scientists say habitat restoration key to improving stocks, catches, and marine ecosystems. A win-win-win for fisheries? Scientists say restoration of habitats key to improving stocks, catches and marine ecosystems. Ground-breaking new […]
New Species of Sea Slug Discovered in UK Waters An exciting discovery has been made by researchers in the waters off the southwest coast of England. A new species of […]
Tiny plankton – measuring less than 20µm (or 0.02mm) in diameter – make up the majority of plankton in the ocean and play a critical role in the planet’s health, […]
Study reveals new insights on diatom-harming bacteria. Diatoms are single celled algae and are one of the largest groups of organisms on earth. They can form vast blooms in the ocean […]
Study furthers aim of offering new insights into pollack populations. Friday’s announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data, say scientists and anglers studying […]
State Aid approval for liquidity aid for the Irish Scallop Fleet. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, has announced a €560,000 support package for the Irish scallop […]
Concern over enforced removal of migrant fishers. Three migrant fishers who faced enforced removal and 10-year re-entry bans were voluntarily removed from the UK after being failed by their employer […]
UK Government seizes post-Brexit freedoms for fishing industry. The UK Government has set out further steps to deliver a thriving, sustainable fishing industry and healthy marine environment for generations to […]
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