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Azores designates largest marine protected area network in N. Atlantic. As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), the Autonomous Region of the Azores has passed ground-breaking […]
MPAs don’t line up with core habitats of rare migratory fish. 62% of Marine Protected Areas designated to protect rare migratory fish species are outside of their core habitats, according […]
Why UK political parties must support the fishing sector. In this special report, Fish Focus examines why political parties across the spectrum should throw their support behind the fishing industry […]
Spatial squeeze and future discards policy key strategic concerns for East of England FPO. Spatial squeeze and future discards policy are two of the uppermost strategic issues for the Eastern […]
Fair Seas highlights urgent need for marine protection. Campaign group issues call for legislation ahead of event in Clare. Fair Seas has expressed disappointment at the lack of progress on […]
Marine scientists from UK and Belize discuss marine pollution. Scientists and leaders from across Belize came together at the Water Quality and Marine Pollution Workshop on 27th June 2023 in […]
Fair Seas Reveals Survey Results Three-quarters believe protection and restoration of marine wildlife should be government priority The inaugural Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference will today hear how three […]
USA intends to join coalition to protect oceans The United States of America has announced their intention to join the High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction. The coalition, launched […]
Fishing activity to be banned in 13 more English MPAs. The latest stage of proposed measures to protect further valuable marine habitats and manage harmful fishing activity in England’s Marine […]
Increased protection of Natura 2000 sites in the North Sea. The EC has adopted a set of fisheries conservation measures to strengthen the environmental protection of six Natura 2000 sites and two […]
Canada publishes guidance on marine conservation measures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has published the Government of Canada’s 2022 Guidance for Recognising Marine Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM). The […]
Fair Seas signs European Mission Charter to restore our oceans. A coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks has signed up to a charter pledging to take concrete […]
Two thirds of people believe Irish seas are unhealthy. Four out of five want additional protection for Irish coastal waters and oceans. There is strong support for more legal protection […]
Urgent call for governments to adopt Antarctic wildlife protection measures. NGOs call on governments attending the 41st annual meeting of the Commission for Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) […]
Call for ban on destructive fishing practices. Scientists call on European institutions and Member States to ban destructive fishing practices and industrial activities in Marine Protected Areas. After a record […]
MPAS in Antarctica should include young emperor penguins, scientists say. Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and European research institutions are calling for better protections for juvenile emperor […]
Joint monitoring of Scottish Marine Protected Areas An annual monitoring trip of Scottish waters took place recently with Marine Scotland collaborating with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) on the […]
Commercial scallop divers given boost in SW England. A closed season within the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s (D&S IFCA) District has, until now, prohibited commercial divers […]
Scientists embark on world-first study to reveal carbon stored in UK seas. UK governments urged to protect blue carbon in marine habitats which is critical for tackling climate change Marine […]
UK pursues its mission to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. New initiatives announced by the UK Government at the recent UN Ocean Conference will progress its mission to protect […]
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