Blue Belt: working with the St Helena Government
The first in a series of articles on the work of the St Helena Government in support of the Blue Belt programme. Rhys Hobbs, Marine Conservation Officer, discusses his work.
New Blue Belt research survey
...for determining the health and status of the commercial stocks. The scientists on James Clark Ross used a mid-water trawl net that opens and closes at different depths. This allowed...
Delivering the Blue Belt Programme on Ascension Island
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...sharing best practice on fisheries enforcement, the primary aim was to trial the use of the National Maritime Information Centre (NMIC) to support a live operation, through the provision of...
Developing a conservation plan for the British Indian Ocean Territory
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Hi, I am Dr Emily Hardman. I’m an “Integrated Marine Management Manager” for the Blue Belt Programme. It’s my role to help develop, deliver and support an Integrated Marine Management...
Blue Belt update: working towards a marine protection strategy for Tristan da Cunha
Oliver Yates, Senior Marine Science Advisor in the Blue Belt team provides an update on his work with the Tristan da Cunha Fisheries and Conservation Departments and Island Administrator to support delivery of research to inform a marine protection strategy for the area.
Aliens, monks and cannibals – update on marine wildlife crime enforcement
The MMO presented an update on our marine wildlife crime enforcement work at the annual Wildlife Crime Enforcers Conference.
Compliance and enforcement solutions for the Overseas Territories
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...also worked closely with a number of charities and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), to help facilitate scientific expeditions. British Indian Ocean Territory The British Indian Ocean Territory is home to one...
Torbay cleaner coast initiative
...makers exploring the town and local residents out on a stroll. A pod of dolphins that appeared in the harbour initially stole the public’s attention; eventually it moved on, spooked...
Big data provides new insights into life on the seabed
...cost effective approach for monitoring the impacts of marine aggregate dredging on the seabed. This plan aims to ensure that the seabed is left in a condition which will allow...
UK Blue Belt - global ambitions for marine protection
UK Government representatives are attending an international congress in Chile to spread the word about ambitions to protect over 4 million sq km of marine environment around the world.