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Feb 04
LIFE – but not as we know it – Low impact fisheries
Jerry Percy Executive Director Low Impact Fishers of Europe T: 01437 751242 M: 07799 698 568 E: contact@lifeplatform.eu 80% of the fishing fleet across Europe are deemed to be “small scale”. Whilst there is an official EU definition for small scale of; “under 12 metres in length, not using towed gears” the actual small scale …
Feb 04
CFP Reforms: The direction for Fisheries: It’s not the fishermen’s fault!
Jim Portus BSc, CMarTech, FIMarEST Chief Executive since 1989 of South Western Fish Producer Organisation Limited (SWFPO) 5, Pynewood House, 1a Exeter Rd, Ivybridge, PL21 0FN Chairman UK Association of FPOs (UKAFPO) Chairman Fishstock Brixham M: 07860 542071 E: swfpo@btinternet.com An Overview “The reform will tackle the biggest problem of the Common Fisheries Policy, which …
Feb 04
Clyde 2020: What do we want and how can we achieve this?
David Mallon Marine Scotland,Head of Marine Environment T: 0131 244 1560 E: david.mallon@scotland.gsi.gov.uk W: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine Isabel Glasgow Chair, Clyde Forum, T: 07908 191976 E: IsabelGlasgow@aol.com Marine Scotland is a Directorate of The Scottish Government and is responsible for the integrated management of Scotland’s seas. Marine Scotland’s purpose is to manage Scotland’s seas for prosperity and …
Feb 04
Changes in the ecosystem of the Clyde
Michael Heath Professor of Fisheries Science, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Strathclyde, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH T: +44 (0)141 548 3591 E: m.heath@strath.ac.uk W: www.strath.ac.uk/fisheries/ and www.strath.ac.uk/mathstat/ Coastal and estuarine cities have always had strong connection to the sea. However, these connections change over time as the needs and demands of …
Feb 04
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive – Priority measures for achieving Good Environmental Status
Melissa Moore Senior Policy Officer, Marine Conservation Society Also representing Joint Links. This presentation reflects collaborative work by Joint Links NGOs and also builds on work by other eNGOs across Europe. Joint Links consists of Wildlife and Countryside Link, Scottish Environment LINK, Wales Environment Link, and the Northern Ireland Marine Task Force? T: 01989 566017 …
Feb 04
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive – Programme of Measures
Dominic Pattinson Head of MSFD Implementation Team, Defra T: 020 7238 6025 E: dominic.pattinson@defra.gsi.gov.uk The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) requires all EU Member States to take measures to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) in their seas by 2020 and puts in place a framework to allow co-ordinated action across Europe to improve the marine …
Feb 04
Why socio-economics matters in the marine and coastal
Chris Williams New Economics Foundation T: 0207 820 6404 E: chris.williams@neweconomics.org About NEF and our work on the marine environment: NEF is a leading UK think tank driving change towards a sustainable economy that delivers human wellbeing, social justice and environmental sustainability. NEF’s environment programme demonstrates that managing natural resources in a sustainable way is …
Feb 04
Implications of the EU Landings Obligation for Nephrops (prawn) trawl fisheries
Clive Fox Scottish Association for Marine Science, Dunstaffnage, Oban, PA37 1QA T: 01631 559000 E: clive.fox@sams.ac.uk The new Landings Obligation, often called the discards ban, is a major change in European fisheries policy. This change of direction appears to have been introduced largely in response to the phenomenal success of a high profile publicity campaign …
Feb 04
Mobile marine species conservation: Current challenges
Dr Lissa Batey Living Seas Officer, The Wildlife Trusts, The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1WT T: 01752 484311 E: lbatey@wildlifetrusts.org The seas around the UK are home to a biologically diverse array of marine species and habitats. Of the large marine megafauna, we have 29 species of whale, dolphin, porpoise (known collectively as …
Feb 04
Marine Planning – The European Dimension: The MSP Directive
Rhona Fairgrieve European Commission E: rhona.fairgrieve@ec.europa.eu The entry into force of the EU’s Maritime Spatial Planning Directive in September 2014 requires all relevant European Member States to develop Maritime Spatial Plans by 31 March 2021. It establishes the framework for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) aimed at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime economies, the sustainable …
