24 Mar 2016
The name of a new polar research vessel will be chosen by a panel of experts, even if the public overwhelmingly votes to call it Boaty McBoatface. Lord West, ex-First Sea Lord, said he was rather proud “silly names” had been suggested but hoped none were chosen. The Natural Environment Research Council had urged people […]
24 Mar 2016
Protecting large stretches of the ocean from human influence may well be good for conservation, but a new study by University of York scientists Professor Callum Roberts and Dr Bethan O’Leary suggests that setting aside at least 30 percent of it would also benefit fishermen and other stakeholders. The study, published in Conservation Letters, reviewed […]
24 Mar 2016
Three articles highlighting the growing range of solutions being applied to issues surrounding marine litter and pollution from plastics. Twin tracks, more effective prevention of the pollution in the first place and the variations on the boom-hoover idea. The ecological impact assessment of the sea-based booms and hoovers would be interesting to see. 1. Results […]
24 Mar 2016
Recent scientific work outlines the severe consequences the practice of bottom trawling has on loose sediment on the ocean floor. Bottom trawling is a widespread industrial fishing practice that involves dragging heavy nets, large metal doors and chains over the seafloor to catch fish. Although previous studies documented the direct impacts of bottom trawling on […]
24 Mar 2016
I often miss interesting news, but was there a consultation on this? Given that many sites are attracting ongoing controversy – such as Rame Head – a consultation process could be useful input to this work. ‘The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is nearing the conclusion of a review of all disposal sites in England. The […]
23 Mar 2016
Access to an array of FRM planning reports for each of the River Basin Districts Defra & Environment Agency Flood risk management plans (FRMPs) set out how organisations, stakeholders and communities will work together to manage flood risk. Flood risk management plans explain the risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water, groundwater and […]
22 Mar 2016
Two sets of information on public dialogue and participation. Getting the ‘people’ part right of any project can transform outcomes and perceptions. The first on the outputs of a major EA funded project on flooding. The second reflects principles that Involve – an organisation specialising in participation – have used for many years but which […]
22 Mar 2016
Environmental Audit Committee EAC: Flooding Co-operation Across Government Following another winter of severe UK floods, EAC is launching an inquiry into Government policy and action on flooding. We will be focusing on whether the Government’s approach is ‘joined-up’, and the extent to which cooperation across Government on this matter is successful. As part of the […]
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