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Protected Marine Wildlife Species
All sea birds, and over 30 marine animal species, are legally protected in the UK wherever they are found. • Wildlife protection laws have been strengthened. Harming these protected wildlife species may now be a criminal offence, resulting in a fine of up to £5,000 and up to six months in prison. • Additional protection measures apply to wildlife in special areas around the UK, which are designated ‘safe havens’ for marine wildlife. • This Guidance Note will tell you which marine wildlife species are protected in the UK, and how to work with the authorities to help to protect wildlife, and stay the right side of the law. -
Guidance Note - Protected Wildlife Sites
There are more than 7000 protected wildlife sites in the UK, and many of these extend to the coast and inshore waters. • Some fishing activities may not have a significant impact on wildlife, some might need to be restricted in certain areas, but if so, it may be possible to find wildlife-friendly ways to keep working. • Breaking wildlife laws can result in a criminal prosecution and a fine of up to £20,000. • This Guidance Note will tell you about the protected wildlife sites in the UK, and how to work with the authorities to stay the right side of the law. -
Guide to Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
This guide looks at Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), globally and with reference to the Northeast Atlantic and UK waters. -
Commercial Fishing and Wildlife
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Seafish response on Defra’s Strategy for Marine Protected Areas, Delivering Marine Conservation Zones and European Marine Sites Consultation
Seafish response to draft strategy setting out Defra's proposed vision and framework for marine protected areas (MPAs) in territorial waters adjacent to England and UK offshore waters over the next 10 years. To read the consultation go to: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/marine-conservation-zones/ -
Seafish Comments on Welsh Assembly’s Strategy for Marine Protected Areas: Protecting Welsh Seas
These are Seafish's comments on the Welsh Assembly Government's draft Strategy for Marine Protected Areas in Wales. The original consultation is available from http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/environmentandcountryside/marineprotectedareas/?lang=en. -
Environmental Data Gathering for Environmental Assessments_Basic Seabed Habitat Mapping using Acoustic Ground Discrimination Sonar and Underwater Video
A lack of information on the precise location of a protected marine habitat or refuge for a protected marine species has caused considerable delays in environmental impact assessments and at worst led to applications to develop shellfish farms being refused or withdrawn as regulators are unable to decide whether the farm site and/or access arrangements will or will not have a potential impact on a protected wildlife site (Seafish 2006 & 2007). -
Seafish Standard Sampling Operating Procedure_Basic Intertidal Habitat Mapping
A lack of information on the precise location of a protected marine habitat or refuge for a protected marine species has caused considerable delays in environmental impact assessments and at worst led to applications to develop shellfish farms being refused or withdrawn as Regulators are unable to decide whether the farm site and/or access arrangements will or will not have a potential impact on a protected wildlife site (Seafish 2006 & 2007). -
Seafish Standard Sampling Operating Procedure_Basic Video Mapping Seabed Habitats
A lack of information on the precise location of a protected marine habitat or refuge for a protected marine species has caused considerable delays in environmental impact assessments and at worst led to applications to develop shellfish farms being refused or withdrawn as regulators are unable to decide whether the farm site and/or access arrangements will or will not have a potential impact on a protected wildlife site (Seafish 2006 & 2007). -
Appraisal of the opportunity for offshore aquaculture in UK waters. Report of project FC0934, commissioned by Defra and Seafish from FRM Ltd.
The report provides an assessment of the potential for open ocean, offshore finfish aquaculture in UK waters using candidate species which would have similar growth and performance characteristics to Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)and with due reference to other potential species candidates. -
An Assessment of the Impact of Selected Fishing Activities on European Marine Sites and a Review of Mitigation Measures
The report summarised here has been commissioned by the Sea Fish Industry Authority (SEAFISH) with the aim of determining the potential impact of fisheries on EMS interest features and site integrity in relation to their conservation objectives. -
Best Practice Guidance for Fishing Industry Financial and Economic Impact Assessments
Guidelines based on outputs from a technical workshop organised by the UK Fisheries Economics Network.