01 May 2018
Thanks to Chris Williams – NEF MI & BIM: ‘Introduction To inform the Minister’s review and consideration of fishing access inside the 6 nautical mile zone (6nm zone), the Department requested that the Marine Institute (MI) and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) conduct an analysis, from existing data sources, of the extent and impact (economic and […]
23 Apr 2018
The issue of ownership of UK quota by European companies apparently isn’t likely to be changed by Brexit. Fishing industry warning over future of small boats before Brexit By Ross Hawkins Political correspondent, BBC News UK is set to stay in the Common Fisheries Policy until the Brexit transition period ends in December 2020. Hundreds […]
17 Apr 2018
Mr Gove also made announcements on the introduction of an Environment protection Act Michael Gove responds to the EAC – watch the video The Environmental Audit Committee hears from the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, particularly on questions of oversight, governance, milestones and implementation. This session builds on what the […]
16 Apr 2018
More than three out of four people across the UK support a new law to ensure fish stocks are protected from overfishing after Britain leaves the EU, according to a new study. The poll, conducted by YouGov, show there is widespread support amongst the British public for new laws that ensure we fish responsibly and […]
03 Apr 2018
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and From: Marine Management Organisation Last updated 16 March 2018 — see all updates Contents You should apply online using the EMFF E-System > > > EMFF assessment panel for applications over £100,000 Eligibility Expression of interest How to apply You should apply online […]
03 Apr 2018
DEFRA calls on boaters to complete RYA reporting form RYA – We are pleased that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recognised the RYA’s long-standing efforts to address the menace of poorly marked fishing gear and to capture data that will help them to understand the scale of the problem. As […]
23 Mar 2018
Two articles: Proposal to designate Loch Carron as a nature conservation Marine Protected Area (MPA), with an associated Marine Conservation Order (MCO) – Scottish Government – Citizen Space. Participate the in the consultation here: https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/loch-carron-mpa/ There is an upcoming webinar describing how to use a new web tool to investigate fisheries management in English MPAs: […]
19 Mar 2018
BBC News reported the Brexit – fisheries deal for the Transition Guardian ‘Plans to take back control of UK fisheries the moment Britain leaves the EU appear to have been abandoned in the face of united EU opposition, dealing a significant blow to the ambitions of the environment secretary, Michael Gove. Gove put repatriating control […]
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