Purpose of meeting: For all relevant NGOs to get together and discuss strategic issues related to the EU Advisory Councils, in particular to discuss the implementation of the discard ban and other issues related to CFP reform, exchange experiences and advice, and identify common goals. To discuss the future ACs and the practical implications of … Continued
The forum have three focus areas: i) reduced eutrophication, ii) increased biodiversity in running water and iii) sustainable fishing. The forum will also address ocean acidification, marine spatial planning, drinking water, groundwater and purification of pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
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Swedish National Conference on Aquaculture will be held in Simrishamn, Sweden at the end of January 2014. See attached agenda for more information in Swedish. Nationella vattenbrukskonferensen 2014
The IMarEST Stanley Gray Lecture series was launched in 2002 with the next lecture taking place on Thursday 14 November at Trinity House. The lectures are given by key figures from the fields of marine engineering, science and technology and this year is no exception. Professor Cindy Lee Van Dover, Harvey Smith Professor of Biological … Continued
The Marine & Coastal Access Act2009 set out important new provisions for the management of our marine natural resources including marine conservation zones and marine spatial plans. In addition to this the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive is also highlighting important areas where progress is being sought. Whilst recognising that we are learning and working … Continued
With global warming and high fuel prices the topic of fuel efficiency has become important for future environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries. The topic is complex and involves a wide range of issues from stock management to economic subsidies. The seminar targets managers, stakeholders, researchers, politicians, and other interested on energy efficiency and fuel tax concessions in fisheries.The seminar … Continued
A two day conference about marine litter in the Baltic Sea hosted by Keep Sweden Tidy About the conference: Marine litter has not been considered a major problem in the Baltic Sea, still there has been a huge knowledge gap about the amounts and sources of marine litter. During the Baltic Marine Litter project, beach … Continued
Agenda forthcoming.