Author Nikki Hills Would you like to know more about the wonderful marine life that lives along our coastline? And how you can help to protect it? Or looking for fun activities to do at the coast or in the … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread People across Europe have shown their support for ambitious reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It is crucial that EU Fisheries Ministers don’t water down proposals. At the beginning of February, Joan Edwards (the Head of … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread The Commons Science and Technology Select Committee published the results of its inquiry into marine science on 11th April. This influential group of MPs warns that the Government’s failure to push forward with the designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) … Continue reading
Author Sara Ward – Marine Volunteer This year’s Shoresearch season is set to start next month – a great opportunity to get outdoors, learn about the marine environment and help look after your local coastline. What is Shoresearch? The Shoresearch … Continue reading
For centuries we have taken the seas’ riches for granted, taking too much with too little care. Fragile habitats have been destroyed, whether ripped up by fishing gear or destroyed by industry. Less than a thousandth of 1% (0.001%) of … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread Marine nature conservation and the fishing industry are not opposites, indeed the first is essential in order to have the second. This is a message I’ve promoted in previous blogs and indeed evidence from around the world … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread It was really good to see the first in the series of Hugh’s Fish Fight last night. The Wildlife Trusts have been campaigning for years to improve the protection of our marine environment and it is really … Continue reading
Click here to respond to the Marine Consultation Zone consultation online It only takes a minute to complete your response online. Find out more about Marine Conservation Zones in Sussex here Thank you for your support and please share this … Continue reading
Author Nikki Hills Life size cut out of a seal. Check. Oversized cut out of a seahorse. Check. Scuba mask. Check. Underwater video footage. Check. These are just a few of the things I had on my kit list when … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread There is now a huge wave of public support for greater protection for UK’s seas and coastline. A quarter of a million people have signed up to the Wildlife Trusts Petition Fish campaign, to be presented to … Continue reading
