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Defra’s response to the WWF call to action against ghost fishing gear

paigechaplin, 21 October 2020 - marine, plastic

There is coverage in the Mirror, Telegraph, Independent, Press Association, Manchester Evening News, Business Recorder, Daily Star, Yorkshire Post and Sky News of a warning issued by WWF, that up to a million tonnes of fishing gear is left in …

Government launches call for evidence on remote electronic monitoring on fishing vessels

Defra Press Office, 20 October 2020 - Fisheries, marine, plastic, waste, Weekly stories

In today’s blog we look at coverage of the government’s call for evidence which seeks views on expanding the use of monitoring technology on fishing boats in England.

Second Reading of the Fisheries Bill in the House of Commons

Defra Press Office, 2 September 2020 - Fisheries

Today’s blog looks at the Fisheries Bill, which was debated in the House of Commons last night.

Call for evidence on Highly Protected Marine Areas now open

Defra Press Office, 4 October 2019 - marine

The public is given four weeks to provide views on further marine protection measures in the UK.

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Defra’s response to the WWF call to action against ghost fishing gear

Government launches call for evidence on remote electronic monitoring on fishing vessels

Second Reading of the Fisheries Bill in the House of Commons

Call for evidence on Highly Protected Marine Areas now open

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