Closes 31st December, 2016 This week sees the launch of the Culinary Contest Olivier Roellinger for the Preservation of Ocean Resources. The contest, co-founded by SeaWeb Europe and Ferrandi-Paris in partership with Dinard’s catering school and the Relais & Châteaux organisation, is aimed at the next generation of young chefs and future professionals in the
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Calling all Seafood Chefs – Olivier Roellinger Culinary Contest opens for entries
by NW Coastal Forum on September 21, 2016
Call for Papers – The Atlantic Salmon Trust and The Tweed Foundation
by NWCF on July 18, 2016
The Atlantic Salmon Trust and Tweed Foundation are calling for papers for their conference ‘From Headwater to Headland, Improving smelt survival in rivers and estuaries’ to be held from the 14th to 15th March 2017 in Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Suggested topics include: The impact of predation in freshwater on smolt number Smolt numbers and condition Drivers of
ICES Newsletter Update – May 2015
by NWCF on May 29, 2015
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has produced its newsletter for May 2015. The content of the newsletter includes the following: Resource availability and its influence on top predators within the Barents Sea ecosystem, updates on ICES Working Group on Aquaculture (WGAQUA), Chair of IPCC working Group II discusses risk and
“Good Fish Guide” updated by Marine Conservation Society
by NWCF on April 30, 2015
The Marine Conservation Society has produced an updated version of its “Good Fish Guide”. The pocket sized document is accessible to the general public, providing information about fish that should and should not be eaten, and fish that can occasionally be eaten to reduce pressures on their stocks. The guide is a small tool that aims to help safeguard
Solent Forum Newsletter Update – Winter 2014/2015
by NWCF on January 22, 2015
The Solent Forum has issued its newsletter for winter 2014/2015. The content includes a wide range of news from around the Solent as well as relevant national news and items on the work of the Solent Forum itself. It introduces the new Solent Forum Chairman, Peter Barham and covers issues such as development of the South Marine Plan
ICES Newsletter Update – December 2014
by NWCF on December 30, 2014
International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) has issued its newsletter for December 2014. The content of the newsletter includes fish otoliths and their assistance to ecosystem-based management, ICES Marine Spatial Planning Course in Copenhagen, multispecies stock assessment from the ICES Working Group on Multispecies Assessment Methods (WGSAM) and ICES training course to
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) E-Newsletter Update – November 2014
by NWCF on November 2, 2014
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has produced its E-Newsletter for November 2014. The content of the E-Newsletter includes the development of technical guidance for four descriptors described within the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), developments of the ICES interactive popular advice map with the addition of Skate species, Marine Strategy
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
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
Marine & Coastal Policy in the UK
by NWCF on May 17, 2011
Here you can find links to useful legistlation, policy and evidence documents that are relevant to marine and coastal issues in the UK. UK-wide & England Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000 UK Marine Policy Statement The Marine Strategy Regulations 2010 UK Marine Science Strategy Fisheries 2027 – a long-term vision for
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