The Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) Shetland inshore brown crab and scallop fishery demonstrates how it’s possible to fish sustainably while protecting sensitive seabed habitats at the same time. To try and ensure that their boats don’t damage the vulnerable local habitats, that are home to species like horse mussels and maerl (a delicate seaweed), the fishery constantly reviews which areas to avoid. And, vessels over 12 metres are all with Vessel Monitoring Systems, to enable the SSMO to better understand where the vessels are fishing. Thanks to a close collaboration between the fishery and Heriot-Watt University, the marine environment is better protected. Now, you can be assured that these fishermen are landing their catch with care, while avoiding sensitive habitats and species. Read more about this and other improvements to UK fisheries in our State of the Water report here https://bit.ly/3rmpYo5
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Fishing is the single biggest threat to our oceans, but there’s a powerful solution: the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF). 🌐 This holistic approach can protect marine life, support local economies, and ensure food security. Discover the transformative potential of EAF in our latest blog! Click the link to learn how we can safeguard our oceans for future generations 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdEVtUY9 🌍🐟
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Seabirds like puffins are an iconic part of England’s coastline. When they thrive, it’s a sign that our marine environment is thriving too. 🌊 That’s why we’re pleased that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs's announcement on the permanent closure of England’s North Sea waters to fishing for sandeel has been based on evidence that Natural England provided. By closing the sandeel fishery, we can protect an important food source for puffins, harbour porpoise and other marine wildlife, and help restore the North Sea foodweb. In turn, this will help make the North Sea more resilient to climate change, commercial fishing and other offshore activities. In addition, our evidence has also led to the government introducing new byelaws to protect 13 Marine Protected Areas from damaging bottom-towed fishing gear. We’ve been working closely with JNCC to provide the Marine Management Organisation with the conservation advice used to draft the new fisheries byelaws that will protect roughly 4,000km2 of sensitive features such as rocky and biogenic reef, an area slightly larger than Suffolk. For more details about today’s announcements, read our new blog. https://lnkd.in/g6Ufvamc #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan #UKFisheries #SustainableFishing
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What is a Marine Protected Area? A Marine Protected Area (MPA) is an area of coastline or ocean this is specifically protected for the benefit of people and nature. These areas help manage part of the marine environment to rebuild fisheries populations, keep marine ecosystems working properly and protect the range of species living there, helping people to benefit from the ocean. MPAs are divided into controlled and restricted zones to allow for both protection and use of resources: https://buff.ly/3VbvBSl 📷 Peter Chadwick
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Crucial issue in PNW. Regardless of personal opinion, please take an objective look at the issues. Broad reaching and impactful at every level, no matter your “side”.
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) Executive Director Neil Maunu testified today before an oversight hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/46XESA3
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This week the 2nd meeting of the Member States' Joint Special Group on the EU Marine Action Plan was convened in Brussels 🐟🐬 The meeting particularly focused on critical topics such as by-catch of sensitive species, innovative fishing gears, impacts on the seabed, and fisheries measures in Marine Protected Areas in light of recent International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) advice and data collection exercises by the European Commission. We were also joined by a diverse group of stakeholders online who shared their valuable insights on the Action Plan 🌊💙 #MarineProtectedAreas #ICES #EuropeanCommission #BiodiversityStrategyfor2030 #EuActionPlan
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Did you know that lake sturgeons are one of the world's longest-lived freshwater fish species? These aquatic animals are literally living fossils but are also at the moment on risk of extiction. It is crucial to protect them as they play a vital role in lakes and rivers.
#DYK the lake sturgeon is one of Canada's largest and longest-lived freshwater fish species? 🤔🐟 Learn more about the lake sturgeon and the threats they face 👇 via Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada
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Canada and Alaska sign a historic agreement to protect Yukon River Chinook salmon. To ensure the protection and recovery of Yukon River Chinook salmon, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game have signed a historic seven-year agreement.
A Historic Agreement – Canada and U.S. suspend all fishing for Canadian-origin Yukon River chinook salmon
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LEARN MORE 🐟👇 Fisheries and Oceans Canada's summaries of the risk assessments for salmon farms in the Discovery Islands area 👉 https://loom.ly/13WAO64 Fisheries and Oceans Canada's peer-reviewed scientific response report on the association between sea lice on farmed Atlantic Salmon and wild juvenile Pacific Salmon in BC 👉 https://loom.ly/J6UiL5M
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Destructive bottom trawling is rampant in Europe’s marine protected areas. The European Union (EU) seabeds are the most trawled in the world, causing damage to vital ecosystems that lasts generations. Urge EU lawmakers to protect the ocean, fisheries, and our future. https://lnkd.in/dmqpVDX2
Join the Movement to Ban Bottom Trawling in Europe’s Protected Waters
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