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The project will receive UK Government funding and generate more than 1,800 jobs for the region
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
King scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will now be suspended until 11 October 2020
Victoria Prentis visited Tenby, Wales to learn about this resilient coastal community.
Women's conservation group founder Mrs Marilyn Ghedi received the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for her work around community conservation in the Arnavons.
Scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will continue to be suspended until 29 August 2020.
New research by Substance and Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas), funded by Defra, has provided insight into what recreational sea anglers value most when considering fisheries management.
Latest data shows a 59% drop in plastic carrier bag sales in the last year alone in main supermarkets, with charities receiving nearly £180 million since 2015.
A Defra study shows that exposure to marine and coastal environments has positive effects on human health and well-being.
Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed to the position of Acting Chief Executive and Accounting Officer.
Scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will be suspended for four weeks from Sunday 12 July 2020
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has restarted quayside and sea-based coastal operations to further support the fishing industry through Covid-19.
Details of the appeals process for the Fisheries Response Fund (FRF) and how individuals can appeal.
The Bill, the first major fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years, has passed the House of Lords and has now entered the House of Commons for further scrutiny.
An update on the roll out of the catch recording application, including the continued support available to the fishing industry.
New strategy sets out steps to increase data access, develop skills and support innovation across the UK’s geospatial community
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking applicants for a Fully Documented Fisheries (FDF) scheme for 2020.
Projects approved under the £1 million grant scheme supporting innovative ways to sell fish and shellfish across England.
Read about the work of the Blue Belt Programme in UK Overseas Territories in the 2019-2020 annual update.
Statement by Tom Woodroffe, UK Development Counsellor at the UN, at the meeting of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic
New research reveals that over half of Marine Protected Areas could contain habitats important for climate resilience.
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