Category: Featured News

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Extends. Just over ten years since Galloway & Southern Ayrshire was designated Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere, a global delegation of UN officials announced the renewal of the site’s UNESCO status for a further ten years.  This is in recognition of its pioneering achievements in sustainable development and supporting global climate… Read more »

Scottish Solway Cockle Survey Taking Place. The Solway cockle fishery closed in 2009 due to low stock levels primarily caused by overfishing. At its height in 1991, over 5,000 tonnes a year with a first-sale value today of over £5m, were harvested. The last full Solway cockle survey was undertaken over 7 years ago in… Read more »

£20.8 million funding boost for the Scottish fishing industry. The UK Government has just announced the latest Scottish projects to receive investment from the £100 million UK Seafood Fund. A total of £18.7 million is being awarded to 10 projects across Scotland through the Infrastructure Scheme to improve capability at ports, harbours, processing and aquaculture… Read more »

UK Fisheries Management Plans Published. The first six Fisheries Management Plans for bass, king scallops, crab and lobster have just been published. The management plans – developed together with industry and anglers over 18 months – deliver commitments from the Fisheries Act 2020 and will help to build a modern, resilient fishing industry while securing… Read more »

MMO Recruiting 3 Marine Planners. The Marine Management Organisation is currently recruiting three Marine Planners. Marine Planners contribute to the development and delivery of marine plans in England. The Marine Planning Team is looking for three Marine Planners, each with a speciality in the following areas: Renewables Coastal Planner Coordination Data and Analysis Marine Planners… Read more »

Marine Conservation Advice for Allonby Bay HPMA Published. This update highlights the publication of a Marine Conservation Advice package for Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) in July 2023 and offers you the opportunity to send comments/feedback or suggest new relevant information. Please send your comments to the Natural England HPMA mailbox (hpmas@naturalengland.org.uk) by Friday… Read more »

SRUC Barony College Recruiting to Wildlife Management / Conservation Courses The SRUC Barony College still have spaces on their NC Countryside Management and HE – Wildlife and Conservation Management courses for Sept 23.  Participants will learn all about marine conservation in the third and fourth years of the degree course. Download the Barony_wcm-booklet Why not… Read more »

First three marine areas receive highest levels of protection. Three marine areas including Allonby Bay, have now received the highest level of protection for marine habitats and species as their designations come into effect on 5 July. This will help protect some of our most precious marine species and habitats such as honeycomb worm reefs,… Read more »

Your Views Needed on Maryport Regeneration! The original plan for the Wave, harbour and promenade was to create a new swimming pool by extending The Wave. However, in May 2023, Cumberland Council Executive was forced to shelve this idea as operational costs spiralled. There had been major concerns about the financial implications as construction costs… Read more »

Come and celebrate the England Coast Path in Allonby. A weekend of summer activities is being held on the glorious Allonby shoreline this July to celebrate the King Charles III England Coast Path. The events, being hosted by Natural England, the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and partners, will take place at the… Read more »