Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Government funding backs scallop fishing industry breakthrough. A world-first method for catching scallops that offers an alternative to damaging dredging activity has been developed using funding from the Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF). This new low-impact method, pioneered by scientists at Devon-based company Fishtek Marine, uses illuminated pots dubbed ‘scallop discos’ to attract and catch… Read more »
Taste Cumbria is Back in Maryport 2022 on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2022. The Taste Cumbria ‘Taste of the Sea’ event takes place in the pretty harbour town on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2022 and its main sponsor this year is Maryport Town Council. Over both days, there will be a… Read more »
Vacancy for Internship with Galloway Fisheries Trust.
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme: Panel Dates Announced in England. The Marine Management Organisation has confirmed the first panel dates for the re-launched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme and is inviting applications from the industry. The grant scheme – administered by MMO on behalf of Defra – was relaunched in April to help support the long-term sustainability,… Read more »
Birdlife on the Solway Webinar Now Available Online The Birdlife on the Solway webinar, which took place on Thursday 12 May, featured two great speakers, showcasing the wide range of birds we can see across both sides of the Solway. This Coastal Conversation included Andrew Bielinski from RSPB focussing on seabirds and the species found… Read more »
Chef’s Session: Serving Sustainable Seafood webinar hosted by Dumfries and Galloway Sustainable Food Partnership Webinar for chefs, restaurateurs and food businesses exploring sustainable food and the circular economy. This session will focus on Sustainable Seafood. Why is sourcing sustainable seafood important? How easy is it? What are the opportunities and challenges for better practice? Speakers:… Read more »
Join Kirkcudbright Bay Bioblitz, Search for a Queen! A Nature Hunt for Everyone at Doon Bay, Kirkcudbright 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 4th June While many will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we will be searching for natures queen bees (as well as worker and male bumble bees). Drop in to join wildlife experts in a… Read more »
£3.5 million boost to improve England’s fisheries last year Over the past 12 months, the Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) has funded more than 100 projects, delivering benefits to fisheries and anglers across England. More than £3.5 million has been invested through FIP this year to fund projects such as new fish passes, protecting… Read more »
Support for fishing and coastal communities in Scotland A new round of funding to support fishing businesses and wider marine organisations in coastal communities is open for applications. Now in its second year, the Marine Fund Scotland has an overall budget of up to £14 million. It was introduced by the Scottish Government to replace… Read more »
Consultation on New National Parks for Scotland. Communities, groups and individuals are being invited to share their views in a consultation on the creation of Scotland’s first new National Parks in almost 20 years. The Scottish Government committed to establish at least one new National Park in Scotland by the end of this Parliamentary session… Read more »