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.
Export of live bivalve molluscs
There has been media coverage today regarding the EU’s change in approach to the import of live bivalve molluscs (LBMs). The coverage follows comments on this issue by the Environment Secretary to an evidence session of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
Fisheries enforcement activity
In today's blog we look at recent media coverage of the frequency of at sea inspections of fishing vessels since the end of the transition period.
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).
Coverage of our announcement of £23 million for fish exporters
In today's blog we look at coverage of our announcement of up to £23m to support fishing businesses.
Defra response to coverage on banning supertrawlers and pulse fishing
The Government took action to end the practice of pulse trawling by EU and English-registered vessels in February 2019 which took effect at the end of the transition period.
UK-EU agreement on fisheries
The Scottish government and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation have raised concerns over the UK-EU agreement.
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.
Thursday 5 April: Trust Your Vet, the impact of 5p bag charge on our oceans, air quality legal fees
On the blog today we look at the launch of the campaign which urges people to trust their vets on the use of antibiotics, the news that plastic pollution in UK seas has fallen since the introduction of the 5p …
Wednesday 6 December: Marine plastic in Nairobi, recycling statistics, North Sea fishing negotiations, air quality and Exercise Carta Flame
On the blog today we cover the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, new recycling statistics, North Sea fishing negotiations, coverage on air quality, and the Environment Agency's Exercise Carta Flame.