Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Save the Date! The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2022 will take place from 19 September to 17 October 2022. Save the date in your diaries and join FIDRA to learn more about nurdle pollution all around the world, how nurdles impact your area and how to join calls to stop this pollution. As well as… Read more »
Environment Agency sets out roadmap for more flood and climate-resilient nation. The Environment Agency (EA) has today launched a roadmap setting out practical actions to be taken over the next four years to tackle the growing threat of flooding from rivers, the sea, and surface water as well as coastal erosion. The FCERM Strategy Roadmap builds on… Read more »
The Government has launched a consultation to gather views on a sustainable approach to marine development. Marine net gain (MNG) aims to improve the state of the marine environment by protecting, restoring or creating environmental features of greater ecological value than any losses associated with marine infrastructure projects. This will be increasingly important as we… Read more »
Click here to learn more and apply for this vacancy. Closing Date: Thursday, 16 June 2022 Are you passionate about working with people to make a positive difference for the future of our coastal environment? An exciting new opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Severn Estuary Partnership Coastal Officer to join the Severn Estuary… Read more »
Drop into the Bioblitz at Kirkcudbright Bay on Saturday 4 June between 10.00am and 3.00pm. Join us at the Doon beach to look for and record lots of coastal wildlife. There’s something for all the family!
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 »
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 »