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The English inshore commercial fishing boat fleet are facing new concerns over regulation and improper use of public funds after the type approval of compulsory equipment was removed, requiring some […]
Call for evidence launches on proposals to better safeguard marine habitats. Key offshore habitats such as Dogger Bank could benefit from enhanced protections England’s seas and marine wildlife could benefit […]
Door open to destruction of 30% of deep sea marine life after South Pacific Fisheries Management Organisation meeting. The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) has given the green […]
Scotland’s first regional marine plan published. A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle climate change has been […]
The Marine Biological Association’s long history of fisheries management research. By Nicky Jordaan, National Marine Biological Library volunteer The release earlier this year of Ocean with David Attenborough, and the accompanying […]
Scottish fisheries management plans. Proposals to ensure a sustainable future for demersal fish stocks. The Scottish Government has published a series of draft Fisheries Management Plans aimed at securing a […]
UAPF and Marine Instruments announce a strategic partnership to support the future of French Maritime Fisheries. The Union of French Fishing Vessel Owners (UAPF), the professional organisation representing maritime fishing […]
Urgent call for fair funding, balanced management and sustainable trade rules. Europêche, the representative body of the EU fishing industry, held high-level meetings last Friday with Commissioner Kadis and Fisheries […]
New and improved marine licensing service fit for the future. Marine licensing users will be able to benefit in future from an improved and enhanced customer experience thanks to a raft […]
Final few weeks to shape proposed fisheries management measures in 42 of England’s MPAs. Stakeholders have just a few weeks left to respond to MMO’s consultation on proposed fisheries management measures […]
Strengthening Protection of Scotland’s Marine Environment: New Offshore MPA Measures Introduced The Scottish Government has taken a significant step toward safeguarding the country’s rich and diverse marine environment with the […]
Offshore Marine Protected Areas. Safeguarding Scotland’s seas for future generations. Extra protection for Scotland’s marine environment with new measures coming into effect from October. Fisheries management measures for Marine Protected […]
Marine Institute supporting Barbados in the mapping of its Exclusive Economic Zone. Ireland and Barbados have taken a step forward in their collaboration on marine research and sustainable ocean management. This summer […]
New South West Marine Ecosystems report published. This comprehensive report on the state of the marine ecosystems around the South West, including contributions from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists, gives a wonderful […]
Landmark new research funded to shape the future of ‘Marine Artificial Structures’: from oil and gas platforms to offshore wind structures. New project: ValMAS (Value of Marine Artificial Structures) is […]
Marine Plans: three-year reports. The Three-Year Reports assess the legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the relevance of the North East, North West, South East, South West and South Marine […]
Marine Instruments launches the Blue Recovery Programme to promote circular economy in tuna Fishing. This international initiative is supported by various regional entities, NGOs, and leading associations and companies in […]
Why Europe’s fisheries management needs a rethink. As legally required by the European Union, sustainable fisheries may not extract more fish than can regrow each year. Yet, about 70 per cent […]
Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2024. The Marine Institute has launched its Annual Impact Report 2024, reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the organisation over the past year. The report […]
Brussels Symposium to chart a way forward for ecosystem-based fisheries management. Co-convened by SEAwise alongside key partners including the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the General […]
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