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Jersey is at a crossroads in determining the future health and productivity of its seas. Real, large–scale and meaningful marine protection can be achieved through the Jersey Marine Spatial Plan, creating benefits for everyone.
19 December 2023
Across the UK, wild native oysters (Ostrea edulis) have declined by over 95 per cent since the 1800s, as a result of a combination of factors including habitat loss, over-harvesting, pollution and disease. Europewide efforts to restore native oysters focus on addressing the factors limiting recovery, firstly the removal of pressures and then focusing on increasing recruitment potential and settlement substrate.
01 December 2023
Les Sauvages, a biodiverse reef at the edge of Jersey’s waters, hosts rare and endangered species. Recent surveys show its biodiversity is significantly higher than in other protected areas. Despite its importance, it remains unprotected and vulnerable to fishing. The report urges immediate protection and inclusion in Jersey’s Marine Spatial Plan to preserve its critical habitats.
17 September 2023
In 2021, Blue Marine Foundation released a vision for National Marine Parks in British Seas. The national vision was based on insights from supporting the evolution of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, and research into the existing range of coastal and marine designations relative to National Parks. It showcased ten potential locations to further the conversation about the potential for National Marine Parks in Britain.
31 August 2023
Underpinning any National Marine Park should be a common understanding of what the status means.
31 August 2023
UK seagrass supports marine life, stores carbon, and protects coastlines, but a clear framework is needed to unlock its full ecological and climate potential.
30 June 2023
This is a short guide to the current process around new National Parks for Scotland. It sets out what a coastal and marine National Park could mean for your area in practice, and how communities can make the best case for one locally to promote nature and socio-economic recovery.
03 June 2023
The sturgeon has an ancient lineage; It has been swimming in rivers and seas since Jurassic times, 201-145 million years ago. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as ‘living dinosaurs’. Yet few in Ireland have any living memory of the fish. This is a loss not only for the ecosystems upon which we depend but also for our culture and heritage.
19 May 2023
Sturgeons have been an important part of our freshwater, estuarine and marine environments for thousands of years.
02 May 2023
A review to understand the synergies between wind farm construction and biodiversity enhancement, to assess the opportunities for biodiversity recovery within offshore wind farms, and to identify best practices that can be implemented in future development of offshore wind farms.
17 April 2023
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