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.
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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.
Joanna Lumley and the StopSeaBlasts campaign
The Environment Secretary George Eustice today met Joanna Lumley to discuss ways in which they can work together to reduce the impact that clearing unexploded bombs can have on marine mammals. Joanna Lumley is a supporter of the StopSeaBlasts campaign …
Defra response to Marine Conservation Society ‘Blue carbon’ report
The UK government is committed to protecting the marine environment, domestically and internationally. This ambition for healthy seas is set out in our 25 year Environment Plan.