by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Jan 5, 2025 | AIFCA News, Marine Protected Areas, News from the Media, Policy
Is the restriction of bottom towed gear the right measure of progress in MPA management? On New Years Day The Times published an article entitled “Government misses deadline to restrict destructive fishing practices” The article reflected legitimate concerns held by...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Sep 16, 2023 | AIFCA News, Marine Protected Areas, News from DEFRA, Policy
The first inshore Highly Protected Marine Areas have been Designated in England. A Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) is defined as “an area of the sea that allows the protection and recovery of marine ecosystems by prohibiting extractive, destructive and...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Aug 11, 2023 | AIFCA News, Marine Protected Areas, Papers & Reports
AIFA has been thanked for its work on a research briefing for the Government recently. Robert Clark, Chief Officer was one of 34 contributors and reviewers for a POSTnote, a Parliamentary Office Science and Technology research briefing on Marine Protected Areas and...
