First national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launched in England. The government has just launched England’s first-ever national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code which offers friendly advice and guidance to help people visit the coast responsibly. Home to around 95% of Europe’s grey seal population and around 25% of Europe’s breeding seabirds, the British coastline… Read more »
Celebrate our Coast for World Oceans Day, 11.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday 11 June at Doon Beach, Kirkcudbright. Join Solway Firth Partnership to celebrate our stunning coastline on World Oceans Day and have fun discovering seaside wildlife. World leaders have recently agreed to project 30% of our lands, waters and ocean by 2030, also known… Read more »
Bathing water season begins for 2023. The bathing water season started on Monday 15 May with regular testing of water quality from the Environment Agency now underway at designated bathing sites. High standards of water quality at swimming locations are important for people’s enjoyment of beaches and other beauty spots in England. Throughout the season,… Read more »
MMO Seek Experience of Using Marine Plans. The Marine Management Organisation want to hear about your experience of using the Marine Plans Are you a marine user in one of England’s marine plan areas? Do you have experience of using the Marine Plans in another capacity, or a strong interest in marine planning in England?… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway Shoreline Management Plan Adopted Dumfries & Galloway Council are the Responsible Authority for the development and implementation of the Dumfries & Galloway Shoreline Management Plan (SMP). The SMP has been updated and establishes a robust, evidence-based and long-term sustainable approach for managing the risk of coastal flooding and erosion along each part of… Read more »
Paid intern opportunity with SWSEIC. South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC) is the environmental information and records office for South West Scotland and is responsible for over 2.5 million records in the species dataset, with more added every day. The Centre is also the ‘go to’ place for any external land use party requiring… Read more »
Spring / Summer Tidelines Now Available to Download Read all about the latest work on the Solway Coast AONB; why WWT Caerlaverock is becoming wilder and wetter, and regeneration news from Maryport. There is also a report from the Positive Action for a Cleaner Solway project and some great underwater images from the Newtown Steward Sub-aqua Club…. Read more »
The North West Coastal Forum is Recruiting for Trustees The North West Coastal Forum – established in May 2000 as a multi-sector non-profit partnership – is setting out on a new journey as a registered charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). To help the charity grow they are looking for Trustees with a range of skills to… Read more »
Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) Consultation Closes in April. The Scottish Government’s vision for the marine environment is for clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas, managed to meet the long-term needs of nature and people. Through the Bute House Agreement, Scottish Ministers have committed to designate at least 10% of Scotland’s seas as Highly… Read more »
Coastal communities to receive funding for recreational sea fishing Up to £1 million has been made available by the UK government for coastal communities across the UK to invest in new and improved infrastructure for recreational sea fishing. From 27 March, eligible applicants will be able to bid for between £10,000 and £100,000 for projects… Read more »
