There's strong public support for protecting marine wildlife, writes Horatio Morpurgo - so why aren't politicians championing the cause? Labour and Tories alike fear to challenge the big fishing companies that have come to believe they own Britain's offshore waters and seabed. Now it's up to use to prove they're wrong.
… seas, first we must reclaim them from 'Big Fishing' Horatio Morpurgo | 10th April 2015 Comment Oceans Fishing Politics Corporations UK Natural World Conservation Ecology fishing-boats-lyme-regis-cut.jpg There's …
A new report on the Channel's fisheries is a timely reminder of the ecological trend to 'simplification' as whole trophic levels are stripped away by over-exploitation, writes Horatio Morpurgo. Yet the government's profit-focused vision of 'sustainability' is missing the essential element - allowing the recovery of marine ecosystems.
… Horatio Morpurgo | 25th July 2014 News UK Fishing Ecology Natural World History … A new report on the Channel's fisheries is a timely reminder of the … fryers are ready in all ten of West Bay's fish and chip outlets. In good weather, the …
Infractions against Marine Protected Areas in Northumberland don't bode well for post-Brexit fishing regulations.
… Policy Brexit amble_north_pier_light_with_fishing_boat._-_geograph.org_.uk_-_497382.jpg … don't bode well for post-Brexit fishing regulations. The failure of local … enforce protection zones today is threatening fish populations - including the very young, …
The UK Government has recently expanded its network of marine protected areas. But as Horatio Morpurgo discovers, the focus on protecting only specific 'features' from intensive fishing is leaving entire ecosystems at risk.
… Horatio Morpurgo | 10th December 2013 News UK Fishing Food Natural Work Oceans … only specific 'features' from intensive fishing is leaving entire ecosystems at risk. … Turning the Tide: Addressing the Impact of Fisheries on the Marine Environment was …
The scientific case for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is now overwhelming. The bigger question is how can they be managed more effectively? HORATIO MORPURGO reports
… Marine Protected Areas Marine Conservation Fishing Fisheries lyme regis.jpg The scientific case … more effectively? HORATIO MORPURGO reports Fisheries scientists have long challenged the …
Pollution, potting and community action at Lyme Bay all demonstrate that we need to think synoptically about living systems.
… Areas South West Water Pollution Potting Fishing Editor’s Picks … the company’s earlier statements. Limiting fishing Reporters on the marine environment do … up to a voluntary agreement limiting their fishing effort in the common interest. There …
Raspberries, mackerel and broad beans are all on the menu this month
… the top. Whether it’s fruit, vegetables or fish, it’s all around this month and there’s … in the summer because it’s one of the best fishes for the barbeque,’ says Gitsham. …
Cosy up with the November root vegetable glut, says Henry Gass. You won’t regret it
… Britain’s best – and most under appreciated – fish are around this month with herring, dab, Dover sole and cockles all coming to a fishmonger near you. With so much choice …
Conservation isn’t just for NGOs and governments says IUCN Deputy Director of Global Species, Jean-Christophe Vié: it’s something we all need to work on. Henry Gass met him to find out more
… That’s the case for manned species; too much fishing, hunting, poaching for mammals such as … to the destruction of nature. In agriculture, fisheries and many things like that, these are …
With a bigger spotlight than ever on the role of banks in funding fossil fuel projects we report on unethical and environmentally damaging investments by Barclays, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
… every day, making water undrinkable and unfishable. Owners of Freeport have been … groundwater contamination eroding the local fishing and tourism industries and threatening …