Category: Current News

MMO Stage 3 Marine Protected Areas Call for Evidence Launch Call for evidence on the impacts of fishing on seabed features of English offshore marine protected areas (MPA) – Stage 3 The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is launching a call for evidence seeking additional evidence and views on our draft Stage 3 Fishing Gear MPA… Read more »

Is there Ancient Human History on Rogersceugh? Phase 2 Join Grampus Heritage to explore the drumlin at Rogersceugh for archaeological remains!

Great Opportunity for a Paid Internship with Galloway Fisheries Trust

UK reaches agreement on key fish stocks for 2023 The UK has reached agreements with the EU and Norway, and wider coastal states, to secure valuable fishing opportunities for the UK fishing industry. The UK has secured fishing catch limits worth £202 million to the UK fishing industry, a £33 million increase from last year,… Read more »

Opportunity to Participate in Management of North West Inshore Fisheries and Marine Conservation The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will be seeking to appoint to fill current vacancies and create a reserve list for upcoming vacancies. These voluntary roles require candidates who can take a balanced approach to caring for our seas, assessing the priorities and… Read more »

Drinks producers urged to register now for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme Drinks producers are being urged not to delay registering for Scotland’s landmark Deposit Return Scheme as the deadline fast approaches. The scheme is a first for the UK and puts Scotland on a path to a more circular economy by incentivising the return of… Read more »

New Vacancy for Catchment Nutrients Officer for Lake District National Park This new post is for a Catchment Nutrients Officer to project manage, develop, coordinate and deliver a nutrient neutrality project in four Cumbrian SAC catchments (River Derwent, River Kent, Esthwaite Water, River Eden). Working in the Strategy and Environment Team of the Lake District… Read more »

A hitchhiker’s guide to floating marine debris Invasive species are recognised as one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity worldwide, second only to habitat loss, and cost the UK economy £120 million a year. But the threat to UK waters could be reduced as pioneering research led by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture… Read more »

Consultation on Draft Dumfries and Galloway Council Plan Dumfries and Galloway Council needs to understand the views of citizens, partners and staff concerning the vision, themes and outcomes within the draft Council Plan 2023-2028. The results of the feedback from citizens, partners and staff will influence the current draft Council Plan 2023-2028. This final version… Read more »