Booking is now closed for North West Marine Ecosystems 2026. More information about the presentations, etc. from the event will be loaded onto the website in due course. North West Marine Ecosystems 2026 will take place at the University of Liverpool on 24 June 2026. If you are interested in the latest research, projects, and […]
The North West Coastal Forum, established in May 2000 as a multi-sector non-profit partnership became a registered charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in 2004. To help our new charity grow we are looking for Trustees with a range of skills to help shape the NWCF’s future. These are voluntary, non-renumerated roles. As the only regional coastal […]
Join Barry Kaye for an in-depth look at the plankton that inhabit the waters along our North West coastline. Barry, who has been monitoring plankton in the Wyre Estuary every fortnight since 2022 and previously spoke at North West Marine Ecosystems 2025, will share his insights into how local conditions shape these tiny but vital […]
Tides & Threads: People and the Living Coast Tuesday 3rd March 17:30-19:00 LUMS WP Break out space 2&3 Organised by the People and the Ocean Knowledge and Action Hub (Pentland Centre), Lancaster University, the event brings together creative practice, community voices and science to explore how people live with, shape and care for the marine environment. Listen to […]
The Cheshire and Warrington Local Nature Recovery Strategy has officially been published. This LNRS has been led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, supported by Cheshire East Council, Warrington Borough Council, Peak District National Park Authority, Natural England alongside the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission. The Cheshire and Warrington LNRS consist of two parts – […]
On 3 December 2025, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred near Silverdale (Cumbria) and was felt in Silverdale, Carnforth, Morecambe, Kendal, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale and many other towns and villages, mainly from around 25 km from the epicentre. A second event, magnitude 2.4, was recorded on 19 December 2025, and also affected nearby communities. Although […]
Natural England has launched a new strategy, setting out an ambition to move beyond protection towards actively supporting the recovery, regeneration and resilience of the natural environment. The strategy outlines four Strategic Outcomes for Nature: Outcome 1 – Recovering Nature Outcome 2 – Building Better Places Outcome 3 – Improving Health and Wellbeing Outcome 4 […]
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 […]
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 closes: 25 February 2025 at 11:59 pm The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking views on a new Statutory Instrument and the accompanying Code of Practice for Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport of Pleasure (“Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code”). Consultation description The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or […]