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Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
New maerl beds discovered just off the coast are crucial in supporting other marine species.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
This page outlines the membership and terms of reference for the UK Soft Power Council, an advisory board to the UK government, which was launched in January 2025.
Calcification and reef growth processes by corals and calcifying algae are threatened by climate and fishing disturbances
The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport have launched the UK Soft Power Council to drive UK growth and security.
Official Development Assistance to arm's length bodies and FCDO-led soft power programmes for April 2018 to December 2022.
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