Marine Scotland confirmed last week the extension of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) within the Inner Sound of Skye to protect flapper skate, which is similar in size to common skate, and for many years was thought to be the…
Marine Scotland says it received 29 reports from the public of vessels allegedly fishing illegally in marine protected areas (MPAs) in the period 26 May, 2020 to 30 May, 2021. In the same period, it referred two alleged fisheries offences…
Greenpeace activists stopped a French fly-shooter from fishing on an MPA off the Sussex coast last week. Onboard the Greenpeace vessel was local Green Party MP Caroline Lucas (Brighton Pavilion), who takes a keen interest in protecting MPAs. Caroline Lucas…
Fishermen at Poole Harbour in Dorset have achieved a world first by gaining MSC and RFS certifications for a single fishery, reports John Periam All photos by Emma Rance Poole has always looked to the sea for its prosperity. The…
Section 155 & 156 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the above Act, Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Minister for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural…
‘Too early to tell’ says SFF. There is no evidence so far of any significant social or economic effects from the highly controversial MPAs introduced early last year on the west coast of Scotland, according to a Marine Scotland study,…
A second consultation is to be held on the Small Isles MPA on the north-west coast of Scotland, reports Tim Oliver Proposed draft management measures will be published in August, and the consultation will last for eight weeks. Scottish Environment…
