The workshops, organised by the Diverse Marine Values project, Defra and the OCT, will be part of a series of workshops to co-develop an ocean literacy strategy for England. Defined as ‘having an understanding of the ocean’s influence on your, and your influence on the ocean’, ocean literacy has been positioned as a key mechanism
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Invitation to Participate in Ocean Literacy for England workshops
by Linn Wiberg on February 4, 2025
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence 2025 – Nominations Open!
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Nominations close: 26th of February at 5 pm We are pleased to announce the opening for the 7th biennial NW ACE – an award scheme to recognize outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of our coast and near-shore marine environments. The 3 Categories of Award to enter are: Coastal Champion This award
Introducing our New North West Coastal Coordinator
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Hello everyone, my name is Linn Wiberg and I am excited to announce that I am the new North West Coastal Coordinator. I will be driving the work of the North West Coastal Forum. My academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from the University of Plymouth. Throughout my academic career, I have
Cockle and Mussel Stakeholder Events – Cumbria and Wirral
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is holding 2 drop in events for stakeholders of the North West’s cockle and mussel fisheries. They will be of interest to: permitted gatherers buyers local residents affected by the fisheries anyone else with a stake or interest The events will be held: Tuesday 28th January, 10:00-12:00
Opportunity to Manage Inshore Fisheries and Conservation – Call for New IFCA Members
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has a rolling recruitment process in place to appoint new General Members to the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Committees across England, including for the North Western IFCA which currently has 2 vacancies. This is a voluntary role which requires the ability to consider all the local fishing and
Consultation – River Basin Planning: Working Together 2024
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Consultation closes: 14 May 2025 The Environment Agency is seeking your feedback an approach of working together to review and update the river basin management plans in 2027. The river basin management plans are updated at the end of a 6 year planning cycle, where the next update is due 2027. In order to
North West Marine Ecosystems Pilot – Invitation to Collaborate
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Calling Academics, Citizen Scientists and Marine and Coastal Professionals! The North West Marine Ecosystems pilot is calling academics, citizen scientists, and coastal and marine professionals to come together to create a vibrant community working to improve the understanding and management of our region’s coastal ecosystems. It draws on successful models from other regions to empower
Mersey Tidal Power Phase One Community Consultation
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Closes 15 November 2024 The first public consultation on the Mersey Tidal Power project is now open. It offers local people and organisations the opportunity to comment on initial proposals for a tidal barrage across the River Mersey and its associated infrastructure. The scheme will then be reviewed to finalise the proposals which will be
Mersey Tidal Power Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report published
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Mersey Tidal Power is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project under the Planning Act and will need a Development Consent Order which will be determined by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The application for a DCO is likely to be submitted in 2026 and will contain
Event: The Maritime Contribution To Net Zero, Liverpool 14 November
by NW Coastal Forum on September 28, 2024
Thursday 14th November 9.00am-1.00pm, followed by networking lunch Venue: Delta (Marriott) Hotel, Queen Square, Liverpool The Liverpool Institute for Sustainable Coasts and Oceans is organising a high-profile event, The Maritime Contribution to Net Zero, bringing together research, business and government communities. This will be an invaluable opportunity to explore the opportunities for collaboration in working towards decarbonising ports and the maritime