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Jan 06,2009

DEFRA Reveals ICZM Strategy

by SACN

DEFRA have today published their ICZM Strategy Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is the adoption of an integrated or joined up approach towards the many different interests in both the land and marine components of the coast. It is the process of harmonising the different policies and decision making structures, to encourage concerted action towards achieving specific goals. Details at: ...

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Dec 30,2008 by SACN

A Sea of Troubles

Man is assaulting the oceans. They will smite him if he does not take care. From The Economist: http://www.economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12853926 Britain’s seas once teemed with life but overfishing is turning them into a desert. From The Times: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article5375191.ece [full story]

Dec 03,2008 by SACN

Article 47 (Updated 22 Dec 08)

SACN has learned that DEFRA will be contacting stakeholders within the next few days to consult on these EU proposals. If enacted this could have profound consequences for the Angling Charter Boat sector, as well as private angling boats. Monitoring of ... [full story]

Dec 03,2008 by SACN

Marine Bill Confirmed

In today's Queen's speech it was confirmed that a Marine Bill will be introduced in the next session of Parliament. "My government will bring forward measures to protect the environment for future generations. A bill will be introduced to manage marine ... [full story]

Nov 30,2008 by SACN

ICES on Bass

There have been a number of influential reports produced by ICES over recent years detailing the developing fishery for bass, the status of the fishery, and recommendations for future management. Although the observation from the 2004 report that bass appears ... [full story]

Nov 28,2008 by SACN

RSA Strategy - Summary of Responses

The Summary of Responses to the Recreational Sea Angling Strategy Consultation is now available on the DEFRA website at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/sea-angling/summaryofresponses.pdf [full story]

Nov 20,2008 by SACN

EU Proposes Strong Action on Sharks

The EU has tabled three ambitious proposals at this year's annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) which, if adopted, will represent a major leap forward in the protection of vulnerable shark species in ... [full story]

Nov 20,2008 by SACN

Membership

We regret that SACN membership is currently closed to new applications. [full story]

Nov 20,2008 by SACN

Fisheries Debate 2008

A Parliamentary debate that took place on 20th November 2008 produced a number of references to Recreational Sea Angling in the UK. Traditionally the annual debate, which takes place around the time that the Council of Ministers determines EU fishery opportunities for ... [full story]

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