Marine aggregate activity occupies a small proportion of the UK’s continental shelf for the construction industry. There is a responsibility for operators to manage their licensed areas and adopt sustainable extraction practices. The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) published a sustainable development strategy to provide a framework for operators to follow. Following the strategy
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BMAPA publishes its 8th Annual Sustainable Development Report 2013 – ‘Strength from the Depths’
by NWCF on December 3, 2014
Potential for Tidal Lagoon Power in the UK
by NWCF on November 24, 2014
CEBR (Centre for Economics and Business Research) has published a new report which documents the economic potential for tidal lagoon power. Tidal Lagoon Power Ltd has proposed the development of six tidal lagoons throughout the UK which could ultimately contribute £27 billion to the economy. The development would create new employment opportunities, produce cleaner energy and
Coastal Concordat Update 2014
by NWCF on November 22, 2014
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has updated the “Coastal Concordat” for England for 2014. The Coastal Concordat comprises of an agreement between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Department for Transport, the Marine Management Organisation, the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Local
Chinese Mitten Crab invaders – Please report sightings!
by NWCF on November 18, 2014
The Welsh Wildlife Trust needs your help to report sightings of the Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis). The Chinese Mitten Crab is classified within the 100 world’s invasive species which pose an array of problems ecologically and economically. They are invasive pests within the River Dee and its banks, they damage fishing gear and they
16th Annual ‘Area Involved’ Report Published – The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate
by NWCF on November 12, 2014
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have come together to produce their 16th Annual ‘Area Involved’ Report providing updates to changes in dredging activity and associated licensing within seabed environments of the UK during 2013. BMAPA and The Crown Estate’s alliance began in 1999 to form the ‘Area Involved’ initiative, aiming to
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Newsletter – November 2014
by NWCF on November 12, 2014
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries have issued their newsletter for November 2014. The content of the newsletter includes the appointment of Commissioner Vella for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and how he seeks to make the European sea’s environmentally and economically sustainable, Political agreements for deep sea fishing opportunities within the North-East Atlantic for 2015-2016, an update on
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Newsletter – October 2014
by NWCF on November 10, 2014
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries have issued their newsletter for October 2014. The content of the newsletter includes tackling illegal fishing issues in Sri Lanka, Belize, Fiji, Panama, Togo and Vanuatu, Commission decreases deep sea fishing opportunities in the North-East Atlantic to protect vulnerable species, European Fisheries Fund and associated local developments, proposed multiannual fisheries management
English Coast Path – National Trail Update
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
Natural England is actively involved in establishing the “England Coast Path”, an exciting and ambitious project to develop a National Trail around the coast of England. On the 15th October 2014 Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs proposing improved accessibility along the coast from Whitehaven
5th European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG) Conference 2015
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
The European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG) is holding its 5th Conference in Delft, Netherlands on the 4th and 5th of June 2015. The Conference will cover a range of topics relating to the dredging industry. Across Europe the demand for sand and gravel is increasing, especially in relation to coastal protection and sea
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and Crown Estate publishes report reviewing 15 Years of Marine Aggregate Dredging (1998-2012)
by NWCF on October 31, 2014
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have come together to produce a report reviewing 15 years of Marine Aggregate Dredging between 1998 and 2012 in the UK. The report assists in gaining a greater understanding of the UK’s mineral dredging industry and promoting sustainable management for the future. For more information