Evidence
The English coastline supports a remarkable diversity of bird life. Its rich network of mudflats, saltmarshes and shallow coastal waters provides food and shelter for millions of birds throughout the year. From gannets plunging into the sea at speeds of …
Are you a marine researcher? Do you study seagrass recovery, monitor seal colonies or capture data on marine birds? Are you a passionate diver, wild swimmer, coastal tour operator or experienced sailor? We want to hear from you. On 30 …
Our mission is to safeguard England’s marine environment while supporting a thriving and sustainable fishing industry. One way we can achieve this is through the implementation and enforcement of byelaws within our offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). Our MPA byelaws …
We have had another recent report of a non-native lobster (American lobster - Homarus americanus) brought up in a pot on the Sussex coast near Shoreham. This also follows previous sightings of Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in Brighton. In …
Have you ever been asked to name a UK seabird on the spot? Seagulls probably come to mind first, right? Or maybe you think about those charismatic puffins or bustling ‘seabird cities’ of guillemots. We’re actually home to some of …
Can you believe it’s a brand-new year already? Only last month we launched our latest call for evidence on the impacts of fishing on five English offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). These are the ones designated to protect certain highly …
What is the first animal that springs to mind when you think of a UK marine mammal? A cousin to dolphins, harbour porpoises might not have been your first answer but there are many reasons to care about these fascinating …
Portable DNA testing device trialed to determine species from fish fillets.
The MMO’s list of marine-based evidence requirements may provide a useful starting point for those seeking to take advantage of research funding opportunities.
At the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) science plays a big part in all our work and access to high quality and up to date marine evidence is critical. Our two new NERC Knowledge Fellows, Dr Jacqui Tweddle and Dr Katherine …
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