MPA

  • Public report 29 breaches in MPAs to Scots authorities

    Public report 29 breaches in MPAs to Scots authorities

    11th August 2021

    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 stops French fly-dragger fishing on MPA

    Greenpeace stops French fly-dragger fishing on MPA

    3rd August 2021

    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…

  • Poole Harbour clam and cockle fishery

    Poole Harbour clam and cockle fishery

    27th September 2018

    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…

  • Scots west coast MPAs: ‘No impact on fishing’

    Scots west coast MPAs: ‘No impact on fishing’

    19th April 2017

    ‘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,…

  • Second consultation on Small Isles MPA

    Second consultation on Small Isles MPA

    20th July 2016

    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…

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