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19 Aug 2019

Benefits of limited potting for fishermen and MPAs – New Report

Watch the study video at: https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/2019/07/17/limits-on-pot-fishing-can-result-in-win-win-for-fishermen-and-marine-wildlife/. https://phys.org/news/2019-07-limits-pot-fishing-result-win-win.html Restricting the amount of inshore potting for crab and lobster within marine protected areas (MPAs) can generate a “win-win” for both fishermen and the marine environment, according to the first major study exploring the issue. The study showed that crab caught in areas of low potting levels were of greater average […]

06 May 2019

So called Biodegradable bags still going strong after 3 years

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Plymouth University: Biodegradable plastic bags are still capable of carrying full loads of shopping after being exposed in the natural environment for three years, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Plymouth examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK. They were then left […]

23 Apr 2019

National Marine Park proposal for Plymouth

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Just published in Marine Policy, a paper making the case for how marine parks can enhance coastal cities. The idea is not to further regulate or conserve the marine environment but to recognize an ocean and coastal space for its special importance for city community health, well-being, and heritage. The aim of a ‘City Marine […]

03 Sep 2018

Plymouth Marine Park – Report of the June Meeting – Blue Marine Foundation

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Since 2013 various proposals have been mooted to create the first ‘Marine Park’ in the Plymouth area with Martin Attrill leading this thinking. In June a conference was organised by the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) – the UK-based marine conservation charity to develop this idea. A useful report of a meeting held in June has […]

18 Jun 2018

Two reports: The global marine litter crisis – who gets the blame? Plymouth University

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The global marine litter crisis – who gets the blame? New research from University of Plymouth MCS ‘The public are more likely to blame the current global marine litter crisis on retailers, industry and government, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth. The Europe-wide study asked more than a 1,100 members of […]

18 Jun 2018

Two Papers: The socio-economic effects of a MPAs on the ecosystem service of leisure and recreation

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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an important tool for the maintenance of marine ecosystem functionality and health and ensuring the onward flow of beneficial ecosystem services that support human well-being. Social and economic factors influence whether and how stakeholders exploit resources or cooperate to conserve them. Environmental managers are now turning from designating MPAs to […]

18 Dec 2017

Shameful discarding of huge quantities of bass in the south west & fishermen complain on video

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Thanks to Keith Hiscock for this news. Persist with the Plymouth Herald site you’ll get to the video eventually. This article describes the still shocking realities of discarding of bass and the candid video of a local Plymouth fisherman. Fishermen have thrown £120k of dead fish back in sea in a week The fisherman say […]

09 Jul 2017

Plymouth City MP puts forward the case for the UK’s First National Marine Park

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It is not clear where this idea has come from. A way of putting existing designations in a wider local context. A mini-MSP? A city MP has launched a campaign to turn Plymouth Sound into the UK’s first National Marine park. Labour’s Luke Pollard has outlined his intention to turn the city’s famous bay into […]