Upcoming Marine Plan User Training and Guidance Sessions. The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation would like to invite you to attend one of the MMO marine plan implementation training sessions. These sessions have been designed to provide marine planning training and guidance to support applicants, decision-makers and other stakeholders to effectively implement… Read more »
Month: October 2024
SCAMPP Reports
Please click the following links to access the reports from survey work carried out to help inform the Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project (SCAMPP) between 2022 and 2024. Saltmarsh Opportunity Mapping – reports carried out by Dr Larry Griffin, ECO-LG Final Report March 23: The potential for saltmarsh (merse) and pseudosaltmarsh re-instatement through managed… Read more »
Government to Consult on New Cockle and Queeen Scallop Fisheries Management Plans
Government to Consult on New Cockle and Queeen Scallop Fisheries Management Plans. New draft Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) designed to improve the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks have opened for consultation, securing the health of the UK fishing industry which depends on them. The draft plans on cockle and Queen scallop among others, which… Read more »
Creativity celebrates the Underwater Mysteries of the Solway
Creativity celebrates the Underwater Mysteries of the Solway. From Oysters to real life sea creatures revealed by a new film “Solway Unseen” Solway Coast and Marine Project are working with Creative Stranraer to offer some oyster and sea creature themes creative Workshops Creative Workshops for all the family in the October Holidays which connect people… Read more »
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 – Report
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 – Report. Report and results from The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 (1st – 30th September) are now in: Over 250 nurdle hunts took place by over 1,300 volunteers 90% of nurdle hunts found nurdles 42% of nurdle hunts found over 100 nurdles 29 countries have taken part this… Read more »
Exploring and Celebrating Our Marine Environment Workshop Invite – Allonby Bay
Exploring and Celebrating Our Marine Environment Workshop Invite – Allonby Bay on Thursday 24 October 2024. Marine non-licensable activities The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for assessing and managing impacts of marine non-licensable activities in HPMAs between 0 and 12 nautical miles (nm) in English waters. Marine non-licensable activities are those which do not… Read more »
Wild Goose Festival Starting Soon!
Wild Goose Festival Starting Soon! Wild Goose Festival is back for another year with a fun-filled programme of inspiring and educational family-friendly activities and events across Dumfries & Galloway. The ten-day festival runs from 18th – 27th October 2024, weaving art, culture, and nature together through a series of activities from interactive storytelling, conversations to… Read more »
Nature Calls – Bin the Wipes.
Nature Calls – Bin the Wipes. Scottish Water’s new campaign is asking people to ‘bin the wipes’. Many wipes contain plastic, meaning they don’t break down in the sewer and can cause blockages. Climate change brings heavier rainfall. As sewers become overwhelmed, household waste products – wipes, sanitary items, nappies – can escape into our… Read more »
Solway Firth Partnership AGM at WWT Caerlaverock
Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) will hold it’s 20th AGM on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at WWT Caerlaverock, Dumfries. Come along and celebrate SFP’s 20th AGM, hear all about the work we’ve been involved in and enjoy a free lunch and guided walk / talk at WWT Caerlaverock. SFP is currently running the Solway Shore Action… Read more »