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• Bill to be introduced by end of year to enable ratification of the treaty
Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on proposed fisheries management measures to protect some of England’s most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species.
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery.
Mussel samples are a yardstick for coastal water quality. But with mussel numbers in decline, scientists are inventing new ways to sample waters.
The MMO have been given responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA Committees.Â
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO marine protected area (MPA) byelaw.
UK Government statement on the sandeel Arbitration Tribunal’s final ruling in the UK-Sandeel case
Marine aggregates, scientific research and saltmarsh restoration feature in the latest applications granted by the MMO Marine Licensing team.
Delivering innovative conservation projects to protect Studland Bay’s vital seagrass habitat while working closely with the local community and water users.
MMO introduces licence condition for I-VMS ahead of new legislation
A new agreement will see information, data and technical advice on maritime activity shared, to raise awareness of and prevent illegal acts.
It brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.
The Environment Agency is asking people going to the beach at Par in Cornwall and Combe Martin in Devon to talk to their beaches via AI. Â
The Royal Navy is helping to reintroduce oysters to the Solent after nearly half a century thanks to a unique project opposite Portsmouth Naval Base.
The innovative underwater intake pipeline will support the flourishing marine life in Plymouth Sound and provide a vital channel for seawater to the Marine Biological Association (MBA).
A robotic bird of prey is being used to stop seagulls contaminating Teignmouth’s bathing water.
Marine Management Organisation has prioritised six ecologically significant inshore marine protected areas (MPAs) for assessment and management over the next year.
The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today (Friday 22 March 2024).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Connecting Shores podcast is part of Natural England’s Connecting People with Nature programme, which aims to tackle barriers of access to nature.
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