On Fishing
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| Originally published | 2007 |
| Authors | Brian Clarke |
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| ID | 2937625 |
About On Fishing
Essential reading for fishers of any level, world-famous fisherman Brian Clarke has collected here his most important articles from the last three decades. His experience shines through on every page and gives a whole new perspective on fishing techniques?in particular fly fishing for trout?and common mistakes. . . .
Maharashtra: The Indians taking on giant Saudi-backed refinery
... " Nearly 30,000 to 40,000 people - local and from outside - depend On Fishing in just this one village...
Goldman Prize honours indigenous woman who stopped mining giant
... My people rely On Fishing to feed themselves...
Rewilding seas: Some waters off England to get full protection
... " The areas to be given full protection are: Proposals at Northumberland s Holy Island were dropped after fears were voiced that a ban On Fishing could devastate the local economy...
Ghana fishing: Abuse, corruption and death on Chinese vessels
... Their job is to collect data On Fishing activities and report on illegal practices at sea...
Does it matter if we know where our food comes from?
... OpenSC has also worked with Austral Fisheries, using global-positioning system (GPS) data and sensors On Fishing boats, to ensure vessels are not fishing in marine protected areas...
The world's first octopus farm - should it go ahead?
... " Nueva Pescanova says on its website that it is " firmly committed to aquaculture [farming seafood] as a method to reduce pressure On Fishing grounds and ensure sustainable, safe, healthy, and controlled resources, complementing fishing"...
Does the UK have 'bigger fish to fry' in France row?
... But French frustrations have been rising too, with a deadline set for Tuesday for the UK to revise its stance On Fishing permits...
Rewilding seas: Some waters off England to get full protection
By Helen BriggsEnvironment correspondent
Three stretches of water off the English coast are to get the strictest possible environmental protections as part of new measures to restore the health of the seas.
Fishing will be banned along with all activities that damage The Sea bed, such as mining and laying cables.
Proposals to bring in Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) at two other sites have been dropped.
Critics say the plans lack ambition and progress is far too slow.
Prof Callum Roberts of the University of Exeter said the areas would make a Big Difference to the Sea Life within them but covered only 0. 5% of English seas.
" At this rate of progress it'll take 260 years to get to The Level of protection that science says is needed - which is 30% of the seas highly protected, " He Said .
The Wildlife Trusts said they would be calling on the government to designate more fully protected marine areas as soon as possible.
" I'm totally dismayed that the government has only decided to designate three of The Five proposed HPMAs, " said head of marine conservation, Dr Lissa Batey,
" They're a good first step but we really need to do more if we're to turn The Tide On Nature 's recovery and bring wildlife back. "
Richard Hill of The Marine Conservation Society echoed her words. " It's a Step Forward , but a baby step, " He Said . " It's a shame the government isn't being a bit more ambitious in protecting our seas. "
The areas to be given full protection are:
Proposals at Northumberland's Holy Island were dropped after fears were voiced that a ban On Fishing could devastate The Local economy.
A similar plan for Trevelyan Inner Silver Pit South 16 miles (26km) off the coast of Lincolnshire was also ditched. The area is a fishing ground for cod, plaice, herring and sole.
The new scheme gives three areas off England full protection against damage from fishing, mining and development as part of a target to protect 30% of marine waters by 2030.
A Defra spokesman said: " Highly Protected Marine Areas will offer the highest levels of protection in our seas, helping a wide range of marine habitats and species to fully recover. "
Seas are Under Pressure from decades of over-exploitation, pollution and Climate Change . While 38% of seas around the British Isles are designated marine reserves, many are still subject to damaging fishing practices such as bottom trawling, where fishing gear is dragged along The Sea bed.
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Source of news: bbc.com