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New figures show sales of 5p bags in England continued to fall in 2017/18.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Countries across the Commonwealth meet to discuss next steps in tackling plastic entering the marine environment.
Government will agree a new strategy to support long-term health of the marine environment.
Thérèse Coffey meets Canadian and American counterparts to discuss marine pollution objectives.
The Antiques Road Trip visited the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office to learn about its 200-year history and modern capabilities
The next phase of the discard ban is introduced to encourage sustainable fishing.
Senior representatives from the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme are visiting Tristan da Cunha and St Helena in January 2018.
Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation.
Sophie Hodson, UKHO Finance Apprentice, wins Bridgwater and Taunton College's 'Apprenticeship Champion' Award
New Chamber of Shipping film showcases the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s role in supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth and relief efforts after Hurricane Irma
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches the Cefas-Exeter collaborative centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures to support food security and blue growth.
Planning permission granted for Lowestoft redevelopment of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) headquarters.
Today Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey is at the Our Ocean conference in Malta.
MMO host two day event on marine licensing
A section of Northumberland coastline supporting 200,000 seabirds gets greater protection.
MMO and BSAC are working together to review guidance on removing lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear from the seabed.
The MMO provides additional guidance on licensing rules relevant for the diving community and fishing gear.
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office supported HMS Queen Elizabeth’s entry by providing hydrographic and marine geospatial expertise
The Alexander Dalrymple Award has been awarded to Mr Adam Greenland, National Hydrographer, Land Information New Zealand
The Environment Secretary has set out how the government is protecting our oceans.
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