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 »
Vacancy for Internship with Galloway Fisheries Trust.
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 »
Join Kirkcudbright Bay Bioblitz, Search for a Queen! A Nature Hunt for Everyone at Doon Bay, Kirkcudbright 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 4th June While many will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we will be searching for natures queen bees (as well as worker and male bumble bees). Drop in to join wildlife experts in a… Read more »
£3.5 million boost to improve England’s fisheries last year Over the past 12 months, the Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) has funded more than 100 projects, delivering benefits to fisheries and anglers across England. More than £3.5 million has been invested through FIP this year to fund projects such as new fish passes, protecting… Read more »
