Category: UK Government News
Sharks, skates and rays under threat of extinction should be given bespoke protection to help them recover faster, according to a new UK Government conservation plan launched today. The plan outlines how Defra will work to: Make all catches of sharks, skates and rays sustainable Prioritise action to protect and restore the species most at [...]
MP Katy Clark has tabled an Early Day Motion at the UK parliament ro regulate scallop dredging, it reads as follows : “That this House notes with concern the impact which scallop dredging is having on the marine environment; further notes that this practice has only started in recent decades and effectively scrapes the seabed [...]
21st July 2010 – 13th October 2010 Info release from Defra Please be advised the public consultations and supporting documents on the Marine Policy Statement, the Marine Planning System and Marine Licensing are now live and can be accessed on the following links: The Marine Policy Statement (UK) will be the first part of new [...]
Richard Benyon MP has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries. His portfolio will include : Natural environment, Ecosystem services, Biodiversity National parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty, Wildlife, JNCC Flooding and water (including Nitrates), Inland waterways (including British Waterways) Land management (including commons and contaminated land) and soil Rural Affairs, Coastal [...]
The first MCZ Project Newsletter – designed to keep stakeholders up-to-date with the work of the Marine Conservation Zone Project has just been released here. It welcomes the Ministerial Statement, made in accordance with the Marine and Coastal Access Act, which it says takes designating Marine Conservation Zones as part of an ecologically coherent network [...]
David Cameron, the Leader of the Opposition in Westminster gave an exclusive interview to Angling Times (see here) and spelt out his plans for the sport’s future if the Conservatives win the next General Election. Speaking from his offices in Westminster, the Leader of the Opposition covered a range of issues from predation and the [...]
Overarching objective: a balanced and fair settlement across the range of negotiations, which promotes the long-term sustainable exploitation of fish stocks in European waters and the economic viability of the fisheries sector – whilst reflecting the full extent of UK interests. Subject to consultation and further consideration, the UK’s objectives are likely to be as [...]
The Westminster Marine and Coastal Access Bill has now received Royal Assent. Both this Bill and the Scottish Marine Bill are intended to introduce a framework for the sustainable management of the seas around the UK / Scotland, ensuring the need to protect our seas is integrated with economic growth of marine industries. Whilst the [...]
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EU Consultation on invasive alien species
Invasive alien species (IAS) are species whose introduction and/or spread, outside their natural past or present distribution, threatens biological diversity. They may cause serious damage not only to ecosystems but also to crops and livestock, disrupting the local ecology, impacting on human health and producing serious economic effects. While some EU instruments are dealing with [...]
European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
This consultation seeks views on the European Commission’s proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The European Commission published their proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) that will replace the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2020. The EMFF is structured around four pillars: Smart, Green [...]
The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on the introduction of new management measures into the Scottish scallop sector. The aims of the consultation are to help safeguard stocks and more closely align Scottish technical restrictions with those being introduced into English waters by : o Introducing a flat rate 8 dredge per side limit [...]
Future of aquaculture and fisheries
A consultation is underway to support a sustainable future for aquaculture and freshwater fisheries, and the effective management of interactions between these two sectors. The consultation also includes proposals to update enforcement provisions for aquaculture and fisheries, and a review of the approach to cost sharing and charges. The consultation will inform the development of [...]
Cod recovery measures–Clyde spawning closure
The Scottish Government has, since 2002, implemented a spawning season closure in the Firth of Clyde which complements the Irish Sea closure provided for under EU legislation. For both 2012 and 2013, the Scottish Government believes that there is a clear case for continuing the practice of a spawning season closure by rolling over the [...]
