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.
Next phase of Government’s ambitious Blue Belt underway with MMO consultation launch
In today's blog we look at coverage of the Marine Management Organisation's formal consultation seeking views on proposals to manage activity in four of England’s offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Defra responds to Marine Conservation Society report on bottom trawling in MPAs
In today's blog we look at coverage of the Marine Conservation Society's report on the impact of bottom trawling on Marine Protected Areas.
Ascension Island protections and Basic Payment Scheme opens
In today's blog we look at Ascension Island protections, and announce the opening of the application window for the 2019 funding schemes for farmers.
Sustainable Seas and Tree pest protection measures
We look at coverage of the Environment Audit Committee’s new ‘Sustainable Seas’ report and the announcement of new movement restrictions on wood to protect against the tree pest – the larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle.
Meeting Javier Bardem, marine protection and air pollution advice
Environment Secretary meets Javier Bardem to discuss marine protection Yesterday (Monday), the Environment Secretary met with Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem to discuss protections for penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica. Javier Bardem is an Antarctic Ambassador with Greenpeace, and supports their …
World Oceans Day and Minister Eustice at the Royal Cornwall Show - Friday 8 June
World Oceans Day coverage of our Marine Conservation Zones announcement, Environment Agency work around plastic pollution and Minister Eustice's visit to the Royal Cornwall Show.