Here you will find all the latest information from meeting dates, projects, safety courses and much more. Keep an eye on this page, as soon as something happens we think you should know about it will appear here!
If you only read one document this year then it should defiently be this one!
CCW has now published it's response to the Marine Bill.It is vital that you read this document as it outlines the vision of how Welsh Waters will be managed should CCW's policies and ideas be implemented. Of particular note is that CCW wish to be confirmed as the primary marine biodiversity adviser to the Government - and that CCW wish to become the body to bring prosecutions should Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ's) be damamged.
IT IS VITAL THAT YOU READ THIS DOCUMENTPlease click
here to read the document.
We also have in the office a much shorter document relating to Highly Protected Marine Reserves. These are defined as areas 'where there is a presumption against human activities, unless it can be demonstrated they will not have a negative impact'.
We strongly suggest that you come into the office and read the document - or contact us and we will provide you with a copy.
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The Marine Bill White Paper was published on the 15th March 2007 which puts forward proposals for legislative measures that will help deliver the Government’s vision of a ‘clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse oceans and seas’.
Sustainability is the key principle throughout this paper and the main aims are cited as:
• Directing decision-makers and users towards more efficient, sustainable use and protection of our marine resources.
• The change marine licensing regimes.
• To introduce new tools for conservation of marine wildlife.
• Conserving marine ecosystems.
• Setting up a new UK Government Marine Management Organisation to deliver many objectives for the marine area.
This consultation affects the WHOLE of the marine environment, not one species, and therefore affects EVERY ONE OF YOU. It is vital that you relay your thoughts on this paper and this can be done in several ways:
Responses can be sent back to the Development Officer or alternatively via e-mail to marinebillconsultation@defra.gsi.gov.uk or by post to
Marine Legislation Division, Defra, Area 2E, 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HH.
RESPONSES SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY NO LATER THAN 8 JUNE 2007.
To read the consultation in full please click
here.
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Entitled ‘Seafish – our proposed three-year plan 2007-2010’ a new twelve week consultation, ending on Monday 14 May 2007, was published this week.
During 2006 a full review of the structure and principal functions of Seafish was undertaken, looking at what the UK seafood industry needs over the next decade and how it can be provided in a cost effective way. This led to substantial redundancies within Seafish and the recruitment of staff with specific skills in order to implement the work outlined in the plan.
The plan details the proposed projects to be undertaken by Seafish and also financial details of how the industry levy they receive will be spent.
To view the consultation please click
here.
or alternatively contact the office and we will supply you with a hard copy.
REMEMBER we need your comments in order to draft a response that it representative of the Association’s views. Alternatively you can respond directly to Seafish by e-mail at consult@seafish.co.uk .
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The consultation published in August and September 2006 on amendments to the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 is now closed and responses are being considered for inclusion in the Marine Bill White Paper. This White Paper will be published in March watch this space for information!
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Fisheries 2027- towards a contract for the future of marine fisheries
This consultation paper sets out Defra's vision for the fisheries sector in 20 years' time, and is based on the view that Defra feels that throughout the EU too many fish are being caught. This vision includes such things as in 2027 only environmentally acceptable catching, processing and transporting methods will be used. That fish and fish products (including those not for human consumption) will be bought only from sustainably managed stocks or aquaculture operations.
In terms of your responsibilities as fishermen the document sets out a vision that all commercial fishermen, recreational anglers and fish-farmers will become involved in e.g. contributing to data, using appropriate gear and techniques to reduce the environmental impacts of catching fish, being responsive to fish stock and market changes in effort expended and species targeted... the list goes on.
Remember, this is a consultation - the vision has not yet been agreed.
We strongly urge you to click on the link below to read the consultation then send us your comments as soon as possible. As always the Association will draft a response on your behalf. The only way a true representation of your feelings can be made is if you
AIR YOUR VIEWS!http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/fish-2027/index.htmLabels: Consultations
