Category: Other Organisations
Fish stocks deliver huge benefits to society. They are a source of jobs, a source of profits, and a source of affordable food. But European fish stocks are delivering much less than they could if they were managed at sustainable levels. For the good of society, restoring fish stocks from current levels to their maximum [...]
The top survival rate of cod larvae this century was in 2005, but the fish of that year class were virtually wiped out within three years, according to European fishery scientists and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aqua Culture Sciences based in Lowestoft. Some 62p% of these yearlings were trawled and dumped in the [...]
Here is a fine example of an infographic from the Discovery Channel. Note :: It is quite a large image so may take a while to download.
Fishing for Answers summarises the key findings from three years of research on the benefits angling delivers for people and their communities. It focuses on angling’s contribution to six key areas: sports participation; health and well-being; the natural environment; community development; tourism and rural communities; and young people. Fishing for Answers – download the full [...]
We all know that the current 36 cm Minimum Landing size(MLS) on European Bass set by the EU fisheries committee is set too low. It defies nature and logic. I understand that the French Government plan on setting their MLS at 42 CM sometime very soon. Its a huge step in the right direction and [...]
The Prince of Wales is to launch a major international campaign to halt the destruction of the oceans through overfishing. Prince Charles in his capacity as President of The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment addressed delegates at the annual conference of the foundation at St James’s Palace in London on Friday Jan. 27 and [...]
Communities in Dumfries and Galloway took part in the first ever Day of the Region celebration to be delivered in the UK on 1st and 2nd of October 2011. The main focus of the initiative was to encourage people to explore what was going on in their communities. The weekend celebration took place in 5 [...]
The MCS has released a Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) Pollution Policy and Position Statement (PPPS), The purpose of the PPPS is to identify the key issues related to the environmental impacts of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) which have been used to formulate the MCS position in relation to CSOs. With a changing climate and the [...]
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Marine Social and Economic Data Project 2012
Robust and current data is needed urgently in the marine environment where policy makers are dealing with a number of new legislative requirements such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the development of Marine Spatial Plans and the designation of new Marine Protected Areas. In response to this, EMU Limited in collaboration with the Marine [...]
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 [...]
