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MMO steps up activities to protect vulnerable seahorse species. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking to improve understanding across the country of the legal protections, wildlife licensing requirements and […]
Joining forces on harmful algae: PML leads satellite project with NZ partner. As South Australia confronts one of its most damaging harmful algal blooms (HABS) on record, a new UK–New […]
A new report published by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), supported by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and funded by the Department for Environment, Food […]
Solent Seascape Project takes huge step forward to bring oysters back to the River Hamble. Foundations for the largest restoration reef in the Solent have been laid this week, as […]
Project to save Portuguese seahorse population At the start of the century the Ria Formosa lagoon in southern Portugal was home to the biggest seahorse population in the world. Only […]
Studland Bay Voluntary No Anchor Zone – 2022 Review. A review of Studland Bay’s voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ) is being conducted by Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The VNAZ was […]
Poole harbour clamming season off to a strong start despite poor weather conditions. There was excitement in the air at fisherman’s dock in Poole Harbour last week, as fishermen came […]
With four-mile sandy beaches, idyllic coastline, and breath-taking views of Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay is a unique and popular place to visit for local residents and visitors from across […]
Seagrass planting programme at Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. Work has begun on England’s largest seagrass planting programme in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. A total of 16,000 seagrass seed […]
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 […]
Seahorse Expert Nets Award for Animal Conservation – Dr. Amanda Vincent becomes first marine conservationist to win Indianapolis Prize. Today officials from the Indianapolis Prize announced Amanda Vincent, Ph.D., as the 2020 […]
Sussex trawler ban to help kelp forest revival. A campaign to restore a large underwater kelp forest has been helped by an agreement to ban trawler fishing off the West […]
Next steps for establishing Plymouth National Marine Park. Representatives from the business, science, local government, conservation agencies, and NGOs recently gathered on Friday to take the next step towards the […]
UK announces new ocean global alliance. The UK has announced a new global alliance to help drive urgent action to safeguard the world’s ocean and protect its precious wildlife. Plastic […]
UK’s biggest seagrass restoration scheme – one million seeds to be planted. Seagrass captures carbon quicker than rainforest – new pilot project in Wales to restore important marine habitat could […]
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