Environment Agency issues warning on salmon stocks
Yesterday (25 July 2022), the Environment Agency published the latest annual salmon stock assessment, warning that action is needed if stocks are to stabilise and recover.
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Minister Prentis provides update on investigation into crab and lobster deaths
On Thursday 2 June, Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis provided an update regarding the investigation into huge numbers of crabs and lobsters washed up along the coast of the North East last year.
England’s largest ever seagrass restoration project reaches a new milestone
On Saturday (26th March 2022), Natural England announced that England’s largest ever seagrass restoration project reached a new milestone.
UK fishing industry and coastal communities receive £75m boost
The UK government announced a £75 million investment to modernise the UK fishing industry and level up coastal communities.
Government sets out commitment to protecting seabed with joint statement on clearing unexploded ordnance
Today the UK Government has published a joint position statement which sets out preference for low noise alternatives to clear unexploded ordnance.
Teesside crab deaths investigation
Today we are looking at media coverage of the investigation into crab deaths on the Teesside coast.
Inaccurate coverage of gulls licensing
In today's blog we look at inaccurate coverage of Natural England’s gull licence being trialled in Bath and Worcester.
UK and EU conclude agreement on catch levels for 2021
In today’s blog, we look at reaching an agreement on catch levels for 2021 with the EU.
Government marks World Ocean Day with marine commitments
In today's blog we look at the government's marine commitments as the UK advances its role as a global leader in marine protection.
Agreement in principle reached on fisheries for 2021
In today's blog we look at media coverage of an agreement being reached on fisheries arrangements for 2021.