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Almost everyone in Britain has some experience of the sea. Some of us make a living there, perhaps fishing or working in the ports. Some of us study the incredible creatures that live beneath the waves. And for some of …
Fisheries Minister George Eustice showed his commitment to reducing marine litter when he was presented with a pair of recycled socks this week. The socks are made from 100% recycled nylon, with 28% coming from recycled fishing gear. They …
Did you know that Defra supports conservation projects that help endangered fish, coral reef and seabirds in far flung spots such as St Helena and the British Virgin Islands? Darwin Plus is an internationally renowned programme which helps to protect …
If you’re not part of the fishing industry, you might not have heard much about discards. However, you may have heard talk of fisherman throwing fish back into the ocean, after bringing up more than they are allowed to sell …
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2013 last week. MMO’s Head of Statistics and Fisheries Management, Kevin Williamson, looks at how the information is used to ensure we have healthy and diverse seas around our …
by Llucia Mascorda Cabre Devon Marine Team Cream teas, ancient ruins, and white beaches with surfers dotted along the horizon- these are most people’s impressions of Devon. But beyond the breath-taking coastline and out to sea, three areas of the …
An agreement has been reached between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway, with a great result for the UK, following years of negotiations over mackerel fishing. The agreement reached will mean that the EU, Norway and Faroe Islands will all …
On Monday and Tuesday of this week the Fisheries Minister George Eustice visited Grimsby where he saw first-hand the significance of the area to fish processing in the UK. He kicked off his visit on Monday night by having a …
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