The Crown Estate has produced a mini series of reports investigating how Art can be used as a visual tool to understand long-term coastal change in the UK. The purpose of the reports was to identify changes in past and present coastlines, which can then help to predict potential future coastline changes. The reports were
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Art as a tool to understand coastal change in Wales and Scotland: new report from The Crown Estate
by NWCF on April 22, 2014
Blue Marine Foundation report on maximum sustainable yield in fisheries
by NWCF on April 22, 2014
The Blue Marine Foundation has produced a report examining fishing activity beyond the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and its legal obligations. The report was initiated by the University of the West of England (Bristol) as a UK case study, discussing that historical and current legal framework, and consequences for fishing beyond maximum sustainable yield. For
Marine Conservation Society release water quality results for Bathing beaches in Britain 2014
by NWCF on April 15, 2014
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has released results of water quality for Bathing Beaches across Britain (2014). A record 70% of Britain’s beaches are graded as “excellent”. Beaches of North West England including Formby, Meols, Moreton, Silecroft, ST Bees and West Kirby Main are classified as “MCS Recommeneded” For more information on bathing beach water and water quality
27 newly designated Marine Conservation Zones in the UK
by NWCF on April 15, 2014
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for farming, food and marine environment, George Eustice, MP, has recently declared the designation of 27 new Marine Protected Zones, adding to the 500 already existing in UK seas. Plans are being developed to designate two more tranches of Marine Conservation Zones over the next three years to enhance the
Collation and analysis of offshore wind farm piling records 2007 – 2012
by NWCF on April 15, 2014
A report was conducted on the collation and analysis of offshore wind farm piling records during a five period from 2007 to 2014. Mike Elmes, Elena San Martin and Stephen Hull of ABP Marine Environmental Research Limited initiated the study which was funded by The Crown Estate. The report provides an evaluation of off shore
Study of economic valuation for marine and coastal recreation in West Wales
by NWCF on April 15, 2014
Study of economic valuation for marine and coastal recreation in West Wales Together, the Marine Planning Consultants (MPC), Atkins and Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF) have produced a report determining the economic value of marine and coastal recreation in West Wales. The purpose of the pilot study was to examine individual expenditure per day for each
Foraging ranges of northern gannets Morus bassanus in relation to proposed offshore wind farms in the UK: 2010-2012
by NWCF on April 15, 2014
A report has been produced by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), presenting the results of a three year study on the foraging ranges of adult northern gannets (Morus bassanus) in relation to offshore wind farms and wind farm zones. The study was
Sabellaria spinulosa Reef Ecology and Ecosystem Services
by NWCF on April 14, 2014
The Crown Estate has produced a report presenting the results of their 2008 East Coast Regional Environmental Characterisation (REC) surveys. The study was conducted by a team from Marine Ecological Surveys (MES) on behalf of the Crown Estate, to enhance knowledge and understanding of Sabellaria spinulosa reefs, and to clarify previous misconceptions. Sabellaria spinulosa reefs
England’s first marine plans formally adopted
by NW Coastal Forum on April 2, 2014
The marine plans for East inshore and offshore areas have been formally adopted by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Owen Paterson. Covering the area of English coast and marine waters from Flamborough Head in Yorkshire to Felixstowe in East Anglia, the marine plans are intended to inform and guide decisions on the sustainable
Marine Planning Newsletter 17 – December 2013
by NW Coastal Forum on January 17, 2014
The Marine Management Organisation’s latest newsletter is now available. It covers updates on progress in the East Plan Area where responses from the consultation on inshore and offshore plans are being processed, news about the summary report arising from the 3 Decision Makers’ Workshops, an update on the South Plans Area including news about the workshops