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Well, is the weather finally changing for the worse? If it is, there’s some light reading for you below! “Many of the stories and information that I pass on comes from various ‘channels’ on the internet. I use Twitter, Facebook, several news sites and have signed up for a few email distribution lists. To see who I am following on Twitter, look me up at @charlieannear” Some of this month’s hot topics: Marine pollution- plastics Increased protection for sharks and rays CFP Reform Illegal fishing MPA’s/MCZ’s CITES (http://cites.org/): - No updates CFP Reform Watch (http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/): - Wall Street Journal on #CFPreform: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324263404578613472428647506.html# … - Parliament vote on future #EU fisheries subsidies postponed to 18th November http://is.gd/SSI2HP #EMFF The Shark Trust: Advancing the worldwide conservation of sharks through science, education, influence and action. (sharktrust.org) - .@BSACDIVERS rough rule of thumb for all http://eggcase.org hunters: skate/ray have pointy horns, #sharks have curly tendrils. - British #Sharks caught globally in vast, unmanaged numbers - this is real shark scare story:http://bit.ly/16lBsDf . No Limits; No future! CEFAS: The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - the UK's most diverse applied marine science centre and source of expert evidence and advice. (cefas.defra.gov.uk ) - Why has there been a recent pause in warming? #climatechange @metoffice @MccipOrgUK http://ow.ly/nQVZM - New global plankton atlas (MAREDAT) available #fisheries http://ow.ly/nQTot - Climate Change Puts Marine Economy At Risk, Scientists Say #climatechange #socioeconomics @theAGU @MccipOrgUK http://ow.ly/nQVGJ - Mediterranean and Black Sea sharks risk extinction #fisheries @FAOnews http://ow.ly/nQR23 http://ow.ly/nQReK - Cefas' Wave Glider powered by solar and wave energy shortlisted for innovation award by the @EEEGR About the device: http://ow.ly/nQ7HP - Hard-to-fish areas in Celtic Sea: refuge for skate & rays #fisheries @PLOSONE @BangorUni @queensubelfast @MarineInst http://ow.ly/nQPXR - Sea level set to continue to rise #climatechange @antarcticglacie @MccipOrgUK http://ow.ly/nQWpf - If you haven't already, check out the Marine #climatechange Impacts Partnership's July newsletter @MccipOrgUK http://ow.ly/nQw43 DEFRA (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs): - No updates Maria Damanaki (EU Commissioner responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries): - #EC adopted today on a last resort #trademeasures against #Faroes' continued unsustainable fishing of herring. More: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/damanaki/headlines/press-releases/2013/08/20130820_en.htm … Angling Trust (http://www.anglingtrust.net/): - No marine updates B.A.S.S (http://www.ukbass.com/news/): - I'll update this later! Hugh’s Fishfight (http://www.fishfight.net/): - The Economist: Parable of the Clyde 'the devastation of a fishery shows the idiocy of much environmental politics' http://www.economist.com/news/britain/21584322-devastation-fishery-shows-idiocy-much-environmental-politics-parable … - Rest in Pisces > The underwater cemetery where you can literally sleep with the fishes http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2013/aug/26/underwater-cemetery-neptune-memorial-reef … - Independent on Sunday: ministers should show leadership & designate #MCZs, & tighten up rules on fish labelling http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/editorial-turning-the-oceans-green-8772632.html … - New EU rules on seafood labelling require the fishing gear to be shown - good news for making informed decisions! http://sustainableseafoodcoalition.org/news/new-eu-standards-for-consumer-information/ … - #deartheo Keep up the fight for marine protection and play your part in safeguarding our seas http://bit.ly/16gU5cF Marine Management Organisation (MMO) (http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/news/index.htm): - Herring closures off the east coast of England for August and September http://bit.ly/RrQFfs - Added screening and scoping opinion to public register for Lymington (Breakwater) Harbour Revision Order http://bit.ly/10sh0gj - Latest Marine Planning Newsletter that includes updates for the East and South marine plan areas and more http://bit.ly/145CiCa - Vessels 12m or over using certain nets in specific sea areas must fit pingers by 1 Sept to reduce cetacean by-catch http://bit.ly/1dyQdru - Published September 2013 sea area closures including coordinates, chart and geographic information system shapefile http://bit.ly/12p6avO - Updated evidence projects register following the publication of 'South marine plan areas futures analysis' http://bit.ly/TmQRdQ - Future of South marine plan areas explored in report that provides regionally important activities and resources http://bit.ly/13R6IIe - Published June 2013's sea fisheries catch and landing statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland http://bit.ly/RZzhkv - Anchoring guide for Studland Bay now available: The guide will help you anchor effectively in Studland Ba... http://bit.ly/1bLMrZY #RYA - Updated marine protected areas strategic management table that shows current risks and MMO activity for all sites http://bit.ly/Tmknkz Lyme Bay. Working to reconcile the needs of the environment and local fishing industry by establishing a new blueprint for sustainable conservation. (http://www.lymebayreserve.co.uk/): - So you can follow the discussions at the 'Managing MPAs' conference on 18th Sept @WPNSA make sure to follow hashtag #MPAConf2013 - The #MPAConf2013 is open to all - you can download the booking form here http://bit.ly/15DBOmu and return directly to #Dorset Coast Forum Dorset Wildlife Trust (http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/): - ‘Seagrass Wardens’: http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/seagrass_wardens_make_a_splash - Rare turtle seen: http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/rare_turtle_sighting MCS (Marine Conservation Society) (http://www.mcsuk.org/): - Constructive meeting with @RichardBenyonMP today on #MCZs - but we're still v concerned re future of MCZ network due to tight budgets - Did you see our Lauren on #countryfile? Britain's beaches need your help! Come and join us for a beach clean > http://www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch - 'Walking' shark discovered in Indonesian.Epaulette (long tailed carpet) shark, uses its fins to walk across seabed http://bit.ly/189PuZe - We've been at this today http://bit.ly/14IEhNB Expanding our knowledge on #microplastics & #MPAs - Join in with the 20th Beachwatch Big Weekend! 20th-23rd Sept. It only takes a few hours! Visit - http://www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch or call 01989 567807 MRC (Marine Reserves Coalition) (http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/): - Our new 'marine reserve of the month' - Australia’s network of Commonwealth Marine Reserves http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/resources/marine-reserve-of-the-month/australias-marine-protected-area-network/ … A good model to follow? - Spawning a sustainable industry for farm-raised salmon http://gu.com/p/3t372/tw Good stuff, but need to see it happen. via @guardian @WWFUS - Snorkel safari reveals UK's vibrant marine marvels http://gu.com/p/3hhqv/tw via @guardian @wildlifetrusts @ZSLMarine #MCZs - Our new 'marine reserve of the month': Chagos! The world's largest no-take MPA & home to incredible biodiversity http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/resources/marine-reserve-of-the-month/chagos-marine-reserve-british-indian-ocean-territory/ … FishSec. The Fisheries Secretariat (FISH) is a non-profit organisation working towards sustainable fisheries in Europe and worldwide. (fishsec.org ): - Fredrik Lind from BCG: we can create over 16,000 jobs and €175M in the commercial fishing sector alone with a healthy Baltic Sea #BCG - The Labelfish scheme which uses DNA testing to identify fish species shows consumers are deceived about what they buy http://www.fishnewseu.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10985:fish-mislabelling-continues-apace&catid=44:uk&Itemid=144 … NOAA: - Scientists investigate mechanics of sudden, dramatic changes in our #oceans to help us avoid ocean tipping points—http://1.usa.gov/17oo2oj - Recreational Shark Fishing—Best Practices for Healthy Catch & Release: http://1.usa.gov/19iZbtr #SharkWeek - This video shows you how our scientists tag mako and blue #sharks: http://youtu.be/WcixTbn9CZA #SharkWeek - See inside a 1,300 lb. mako shark's stomach along with a @NOAAFisheries biologist: http://youtu.be/L6oov2ZmRaM #SharkWeek #science #noaasharkweek - Are all sharks top predators? We give you the low down: http://1.usa.gov/1cxMUlh #noaasharkweek #SharkWeek http://ow.ly/i/2PYQc - Scientists, fishermen unite to record valuable shark data. Learn the science behind #shark tournaments: http://1.usa.gov/15UGfg0Scientists … #SharkWeek FCF (Fisheries Conservation Foundation) (http://www.fishconserve.org/): - Starting Sunday, September 1st, tarpon and bonefish will be exclusively catch and release in Florida. http://bit.ly/18r5tkt - India has banned hunting sharks for only their fins. http://bit.ly/1dpEttO #sharks - The humble sea grass meadow... http://bit.ly/18MQxz5 Fish2Fork (http://www.fish2fork.com/home/news-index.aspx): - Stocks of UK diners' favourite fish are on the mend, says @Seafish #fishfight http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Populations-of-diners-favourite-fish-are-on-the-mend-says-Seafish.aspx#.UiB73kdWslo.twitter - "Long overdue" #EU sanctions to halt unsustainable catches by Faroes welcomed by UK fishermen http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/EU-sanctions-to-halt-unsustainable-catches-by-Faroes-welcomed-by-fishermen.aspx … - Fishermen have to work harder than in the nineteenth century, historical records show #oceans #realfishfight #york http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Fishermen-work-25-times-harder-for-same-catch-as-forebears-landed-in-1860s.aspx#.UhNlnLIhL8Y.twitter … - DNA tests identify skate & ray species sold #plymouth #glasgow #manchester #dublin #ocean #salford #cardiff #fish http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Spirit-of-sustainable-fishing-pledges-threatened-by-supermarkets-says-researcher.aspx#.UgpiiOoAohI.twitter … - Scotland gets its first MSC recertification with North Sea Herring after stock rise #realfishfight #ocean #spsg #msc http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Fishermen-praised-as-North-Sea-herring-stocks-rise-and-win-MSC-label.aspx#.UgTm3X316is.twitter … GOC (Global Ocean Commission) (http://www.globaloceancommission.org/): - Global Ocean Commission needs your views – tell us how you see the high seas’ future https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GlobalOceanCommissionSurveyEnglish … - What do you think is the most serious threat to the high seas? http://www.globaloceancommission.org/news/righting-the-ocean-wrongs/ … - Can Technology End Pirate Fishing? http://on.natgeo.com/17NIdCe via @NatGeoNewsWatch. @GOceanC says yes http://goo.gl/LWWA0Z - “The #ocean’s health is in a critical state”. Interview with Dr.@AlexDavidRogers http://goo.gl/8LFM9V - One more reason to address #ocean acidification in international policy- it exacerbates climate change http://goo.gl/mMqeFD - We need to save our #highseas.They cover 64% of the world's oceans but less than 1% are protected! RT #waveofchange to let @UN know you care - Follow @HighSeasAllianc for updates from UN meeting on #highseas conservation.Join #waveofchange & tell @UN you want high seas protected. - 'Come on board with #highseas protection', @richardbranson and @JimCameron urge @BarackObama http://goo.gl/z3DUJV @latimes #ocean - #Climate change pushing #ocean life towards the poles http://goo.gl/ICDdmD - Micro-plastic pollution: expert group assessing impacts on #ocean life http://goo.gl/XvEbrG via @IMOHQ - Geography in the News: World Fisheries http://on.natgeo.com/13zFtR8 via @NatGeoNewsWatch. #overfishing is under Global #Ocean Commission mandate. The Black Fish (The Black Fish is a fast growing movement of ordinary people working to end illegal overfishing of the oceans.) (http://www.theblackfish.org): - Retweet if you agree that #overfishing has to end and that adequate protection of the #oceans needs to be higher on the political agenda. - Upcoming speaking tour raising the alarm on overfishing, across UK / Ireland 15 Sep - 1 Nov http://www.theblackfish.org/tour - The Baltic Sea is under threat. It needs political vision and action. Help put pressure on policy makers. Sign now at http://raceforthebaltic.com/petition - One of the most read on @VICE last week: 'Activists Are Trying To Save The World's Fish From Mafia Bastards' http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/black-fish-are-taking-on-the-mafia-to-save-the-worlds-fish … - This summer The Black Fish was the first to use drones in the hunt for illegal #driftnets - watch the video http://vimeo.com/m/68687329 Oceana (Working hard to protect our oceans. Fighting against offshore oil & destructive fishing. Fighting for clean energy, sharks, & turtles.) (http://oceana.org/en/eu/home): - Good news: Australia announces plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef - http://bit.ly/14qb4GL via @dianen56 - The oceans are acidifying at the fastest rate in 300 million years. How worried should we be? http://ow.ly/owPxR @washingtonpost - Ocean Acidification: More Than Just Corals at Risk: http://ow.ly/ogiFP @discovery_news - Infographic showing the relative size of different #shark species http://ocean.si.edu/ocean-photos/what-biggest-shark-chart-shows-diversity-shark-sizes … @OceanPortal via @WhySharksMatter - THIS: RT @alicewetterlund: Humans kill approx 2 million sharks every week, primarily for their fins. @Oceana #everyweekissharkweek - "Oceans have already become 30% more acidic since start of the Industrial Revolution." Headstone for an Apocalypse: http://ow.ly/o3yvA - Is sustainable seafood a fantasy? http://ow.ly/o3qiq @Salon #sustainableseafood - Why This Year's Gulf #DeadZone Is Twice As Big As Last Year's: http://ow.ly/nXPob @MotherJones #killdeadzones - Dying #dolphins keep washing up on the Atlantic. Here's what could be killing them http://qz.com/115367 via @dustincranor Pew Charitable Trusts (http://www.pewenvironment.org/): - As millions salmon migrate through the Columbia River Basin every year, their survival depends on forage fish. http://ow.ly/oArQk - Forage fish are the key link in the food web for larger fish, marine mammals, and seabirds. http://ow.ly/oAvHW - Oceans acidifying at the fastest rate in 300 million years. How worried should we be? http://ow.ly/ozaay #climatechange @WashingtonPost - #PewMarineFellow Les Watling: #deepsea trawling must be banned. http://ow.ly/ozaZ1 #EU should not be derailed by industry. @NatureNews - Oman becomes first Arab state to ratify Port State Measures Agreement to combat illegal fishing. http://ow.ly/oymi7 @UNFAO #IUU - Q&A with @VegTimes: Debbie Salamone on why she committed to helping #sharks, despite being attacked by one. http://ow.ly/oyb0w - Protecting Pacific forage fish is crucial. This month, the @PacificCouncil has a chance to protect these little fish. http://ow.ly/ovQSP - Nice article by @NatGeoNewsWatch on how technology can help end illegal fishing. #IUU http://ow.ly/opNab - #IUU FAQ: How can we end IUU fishing? Common sense rules would be a start for this massive industry http://ow.ly/oog70 - #IUU FAQ: If a fish is certified “sustainable” does that mean it was caught legally? Maybe not…Learn why: http://ow.ly/oog2z - #IUU FAQ: Why should you care about illegal fishing? It’s not just about the ocean ecosystem. Read more: http://ow.ly/oofYY - #IUU FAQ: Is all IUU fishing a crime? Find out here: http://ow.ly/oofWp - #IUU FAQ: What is IUU Fishing? Learn all about illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing: http://ow.ly/oofPa - It’s time to end years of bigeye tuna overfishing by adopting new conservation and management measures in the Pacific http://ow.ly/olWnF - .@NOAA's new proposed bluefin tuna rule is a start, but changes are needed http://ow.ly/o90tZ - Illegal fishing vessels nabbed in Gulf of Mexico, as #IUU continues to threaten vulnerable fishery. http://ow.ly/nZOW2 - FL “scientists fear conditions are ripe for massive algae blooms, decimated commercial fishing” #dirtywater http://ow.ly/nX7sC - Rate of fishing for sharks exceeds their ability to recover, driving some populations towards extinction. http://ow.ly/nMeoK #SharkWeek - #SharkWeek Day 6 conservation victory: Two tuna regional fisheries mgmt orgs act to protect two species of #shark. http://ow.ly/nMehH BBC News: - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23696781 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-23766131 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/23771212 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23773672 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-23800021 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23803520 The Guardian: - Kimmeridge: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/aug/11/kimmeridge-bay-marine-life-fishing

I was out all 4 days, and was made to feel like an absolute nautical genius by some of the complete f***wits out there! Thursday was OK- most people who were out seemed to know the basics, although the RNLI had an above-normal number of breakdowns to deal with. I was amazed at how many ran out of fuel. The RNLI and Coastguard should charge to deal with this kind of thing. I did have a hairy moment on Friday when my anchor tripped in the vicinity of a 50 foot gin palace, but at least I was able to sort it out with no damage to anyone. We were anchored up near to Charlie and Ben on Saturday when a big WAFI decided to anchor literally on top of us. When he finally left the Dorset Princess (Champion Pancake Flinger) decided to come in amongst us and forced a couple of little boats out of the way) On Sunday we cruised past Court Jester and dropped the pick near to Serenity. At slack water the different sizes and types of boats were all swinging around at different rates and in different directions- most hadn't considered this when they dropped anchor and seemed oblivious that they were close to colliding with other boats. Boats of all sizes motoring between us at anchor way too fast, causing a lot of wake, and with complete disregard to anchor ropes and fishing lines. (There may be a rush on oil seals this week! ) Liberty Lass and the other boats 'servicing' the warships were very irresponsible in this regard as were the Marines themselves following the Beach Assault demos (I did hear Skua being told to slow down on channel 16 by one of the warships.) So many little boats didn't have a proper anchor, and many more didn't seem to understand that the boat doesn't end up where the anchor is dropped. I saw several people literally dropping their anchor, and chain and rope all in a heap out of a bucket... Motoring there and back we saw many boats overloaded with people who were either too cool to drown, or have the ability to breathe underwater. All in all, it was an education! I think Powerboat 2, VHF licence and insurance should be brought in (and the RNLI should charge for rescues where the reason is 'dumbass'), but when the Police can't enforce licence/MOT/insurance on the roads, there is little chance of this being enforced on the water. Great to be out there though, brilliant weather, awesome air displays and some nice fishing for my crew each day. Also brilliant to see other PBSBACers out there, and to hear us looking out for each other. Well done to PBSBAC Rescue Services- you know who you are!

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No problem Lofty, I don't do the scientific research, or write the articles, I just pull it together! It's all out there for people to see, just it's not always all that easy to find- happy for you to pass on so that others can see it.

The report is a bit of a monster this month! I’m not sure if there are an increasing number of organisations taking an interest in what happens in the seas and oceans, or whether it’s just that the internet makes it easier to find out about them. Either way, there’s a lot to read! Many of the stories and information that I pass on comes from various ‘channels’ on the internet. I use Twitter, Facebook, several news sites and have signed up for a few email distribution lists. To see who I am following on Twitter, look me up at @charlieannear Some of this month’s hot topics: Marine pollution- plastics Increased protection for sharks and rays CFP Reform Illegal fishing MPA’s/MCZ’s CITES (http://cites.org/): - No updates CFP Reform Watch (http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/): - Commission adopts IUU (illegal fishing) vessel list: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/newsroom/cf/mare/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=11499 … - Member states want to make it easier to get money from the #EMFF even if you break the rules. http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/2013/07/council-finalises-general-approach-on-emff/ … #CFPreform - Member states want more € for outermost areas, less for data collection. #EMFF figures agreed yesterday: http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/2013/07/council-finalises-general-approach-on-emff/ … #CFPreform - Fisheries ministers actually agreed on something before midnight. #EMFF general approach finalised. http://www.eu2013.lt/en/news/pressreleases/member-states-agreed-on-a-new-european-maritime-and-fisheries-fund … #CFPreform - Council confirmed today the political agreement with the EP on basic reg. & CMO reg. in the #CFPreform : http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/138079.pdf … - Rapporteur @AlainCadec says engine replacement & fleet renewal are real measures to reduce capacity: http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/2013/07/slim-majority-for-vessel-construction-aid-in-fisheries-committee/ … #EMFF #CFPreform - "EU waters are already overfished. Why would we spend €1.6bn on new boats?" @nef asks in new briefing: http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/eu-waters-are-already-overfished-why-would-we-spend-1.6bn-on-new-boats … #CFPreform DEFRA (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs): - Biodiversity 2020 Maria Damanaki (EU Commissioner responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries): - Maximum Sustainable Yields by 2015 are a reachable target for our fish stocks! #MSY Read my blog http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/damanaki/msy-2015-an-achievable-target-to-protect-stocks/ … - I am disappointed that #CCAMLR was unable to agree on protecting marine areas in #Antarctic. # MPA - Follow today my press conference at 12 on the establishment of #MaritimeZones including #EEZ in the Med. Watch live http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/ebs/live.cfm?page=1 … Angling Trust (http://www.anglingtrust.net/): - Any sea anglers wondering what our new Sport England programmes could mean for them, check out this month's Total Sea Fishing mag, page 54 B.A.S.S (http://www.ukbass.com/news/): - http://www.ukbass.com/banging-the-drum-for-conservation/ - http://www.ukbass.com/getting-a-grip/ - http://www.ukbass.com/the-bass-crystal-ball/ - http://www.ukbass.com/newsflash-better-protection-of-eu-bass-stocks-might-just-be-imminent/ Hugh’s Fishfight (http://www.fishfight.net/): - Skipper and owner fined more than £6,000 for illegal scallop dredging inside Lyme Bay marine protected area http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/news/news/130704.htm … - Govt responds to the 40,000 people who submitted to consultation on #MCZs. Over 24k of those via #FishFight website https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/marine-conservation-zones-consultation-on-proposals-for-designation-in-2013 … - In 2011, for first time in modern history, world farmed fish production topped beef production http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/blogs/agribuzz-with-david-leyonhjelm/beef-faces-a-fish-fight/2664671.aspx?storypage=0 … - Huge Thai prawn producer CP Foods & UK supermarkets making big promises on prawn feed. Now show us action: http://www.fishfight.net/blog/prawn_promises/ … #fishfight - CP Foods & UK supermarkets promise prawn feed action. Your pressure is creating change around the world! http://www.fishfight.net/blog/prawn_promises/ … #fishfight - Sci/Tech Committee of MPs unhappy that Gov't still won't set out a timetable for full network to protect our seas http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/science-and-technology-committee/news/130702-marine-gvt-response-to-be-published/ … - North Sea nations are already getting to grips with implementing the discard ban http://www.fishnewseu.com/latest-news/world/10736-north-sea-nations-and-discard-implications.html … #fishfight Marine Management Organisation (MMO) (http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/news/index.htm): - This weekend sees the start of @wildlifetrusts #NationalMarineWeek, see http://bit.ly/15QfS9G for more information - New report note and data catalogue for tourism relevant to #marineplanning in the South marine plan areas report http://bit.ly/15n9STY - May 2013's monthly catch statistics including main species caught, area of capture and quantities landed http://bit.ly/RZzhkv - Our #marineplanning drop-in sessions have already heard from fishermen, sailors, divers and local planners. Come and join the conversation - Find out what #marineplanning means for you by watching our short film http://bit.ly/15B0s8U and come along to our drop-in sessions - Marine wildlife disturbance guidance clarifying rules and best practice relating to disturbances of marine wildlife http://bit.ly/1bWDuOp - New rules prevent shark fins from being removed on board vessels – no UK vessel has had a permit for this since 2009 http://bit.ly/1dJMt3M - England is one of the first countries in the world to plan across all marine activities #marineplanning http://bit.ly/18kZm7l - Updated inshore vessel monitoring system project after supplier workshop with presentation and draft specification http://bit.ly/11QAydE Lyme Bay (http://www.lymebayreserve.co.uk/): - CONFERENCE: Managing Marine Protected Areas: 18th September @WPNSA with @Bluemarinef. Visit: http://bit.ly/1bvUQTM for more info. #MPA - Who said #fishermen, #conservationists, #scientists & #regulators couldn't work in harmony? We're proof that a working partnership can work! - Our Voluntary Code of Conduct helps to improve the knowledge and understanding of Lyme Bay fisheries. Read more: http://on.fb.me/13Dovrj . - British farmers are paid to conserve on land. Our project will find ways which fishermen can gain similar benefits from conservation at sea. Dorset Wildlife Trust (http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/): - RT @lymebayreserve: Love #marinelife as much as we do? Then get involved with @DorsetWildlife #NationalMarineWeek and find out why our... - Chocks Away for the Chesil Beach Centre! http://bit.ly/1c5QT8z - Come & find out all about the fascinating wildlife of Chesil Beach & beyond http://ow.ly/nmccd Sunday #Chesil 10-5pm - The latest from the @WildlifeTrusts on the Marine Conservation Zones Govt. consultation - more delays! http://ow.ly/n6csa #mczs #marine MCS (Marine Conservation Society) (http://www.mcsuk.org/): - Discouraged a lot of balloon releases and convinced more retailers to stop selling Chinese lanterns MRC (Marine Reserves Coalition) (http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/): - Greenpeace’s @williemackenzie on why sharks need parks (and for you to stop rubbing them on your face) http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/2013/07/30/sharks-need-parks/ … #SharkParks - Scotland today launches consultation on new Scottish National Marine Plan and Marine Protected Area network http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/marine-consultation … #MPAs - Institute of Fisheries Management criticises Gov decision to slash Marine Conservation Zone proposals by 75% http://www.fishnewseu.com/latest-news/uk/10839-fresh-claims-for-english-mczs.html … #MCZs - Marine reserves help sharks! New research by University of WA shows greater shark numbers inside Fiji reserve. http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/marine-reserves-help-shark-numbers-says-university-of-wa-researcher-20130722-2qe5z.html … - Porbeagle sharks spotted off North Yorkshire coast after spell of hot weather http://fw.to/iZKRAMG via @Telegraph @ZSLMarine - BBC News - Scottish Natural Heritage & Uni of Exeter basking shark tagging project to resume http://bbc.in/12JkeR7 Led by @SNH_Tweets - EU #SharkFinning ban! All sharks landed in EU ports & by EU vessels must have fins attached http://www.worldfishing.net/news101/industry-news/shark-finning-ban#sthash.BChStZ6P.dpuf … http://www.worldfishing.net/news101/industry-news/shark-finning-ban … FCF (Fisheries Conservation Foundation) (http://www.fishconserve.org/): - RT @SJC_fishy: Anglers! Did u know holding salmon in flow B4 release doesn't improve survival?http://bit.ly/18U53s2 @AnglinAuthority @PSF - Has the US truly failed in marine species protection? What do people think? http://trap.it/3EWGHy Fish2Fork (http://www.fish2fork.com/home/news-index.aspx): - Fisherman fined after landing 13 tonnes of illegal scallops #ocean #fish http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Fisherman-fined-after-landing-13-tonnes-of-illegal-scallops.aspx#.UeFVyO0B7NM.twitter … - Back to the bad old days? MEPs vote for boat-building susbsidies #oceans #cfp #emff #eu #fish #ocean2012 #bloom http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Dismay-as-MEPs-vote-for-return-of-subsidies-for-new-boats.aspx#.Ud2e3aTUbzs.twitter … - Judge rules minister is entitled to redistribute unused fishing quota #fpo #ukafpo #cfp #defra #realfishfight #oceans http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Quota-ruling-hailed-as-massive-win-for-small-scale-fishermen.aspx#.Ud1nrM5oKd8.twitter … - Report warns that subsidies for the fishing industry will undermine #cfp reforms #ocean #emff #europe #nef http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/More-than-20000-new-boats-could-be-built-with-subsidies-report-warns.aspx#.UdaGfB9KpC4.twitter … - Atlantic halibut fishery given MSC certification despite 'endangered' classification by IUCN #oceans #fish #msc http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Atlantic-halibut-fishery-given-MSC-certification-despite-endangered-classification.aspx#.UdQq0c6KR20.twitter … - Electronic vessel ID 'will cut overfishing on high seas', says ocean commission http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Electronic-vessel-ID-will-cut-overfishing-on-high-seas-says-ocean-commission.aspx GOC (Global Ocean Commission) (http://www.globaloceancommission.org/): - Filling gaps on #ocean-climate change interactions. NOAA expedition to research on #ocean #acidification http://goo.gl/3HFzJK - EU fosters UNCLOS Implementing Agreement process: 'negotiations should be launched as soon as possible' http://un.mfa.lt/index.php?941856883 … #highseas - Weapons hidden aboard -tracking system had been switched off http://goo.gl/w1Jv3 Mandatory vessel monitoring to tighten security loophole - Krill disappearing in Southern Ocean due to acidification. Profound consequences on rest of ocean food chain http://goo.gl/L5tF0 - All high seas vessels should be identifiable and trackable, says Global #Ocean Commission http://goo.gl/Uuxac #GOceanC2 The Black Fish (The Black Fish is a fast growing movement of ordinary people working to end illegal overfishing of the oceans.) (http://www.theblackfish.org): - Why driftnets are the issue http://www.theblackfish.org/blog/archive/2013/06/04/why-driftnets-are-the-issue … #driftnets #oceans #activism - Losing Nemo: new animation film sounds alarm on effects of industrial overfishing http://www.theblackfish.org/film - Our crew spent the summer investigating illegal fishing practices in the Mediterranean. Read about their experiences http://www.theblackfish.org/blog - 'Somali pirates offer protection to illegal fishing vessels' http://ow.ly/20784j - Great new video about @ghostfishing - cleaning the oceans of discarded fishing gear which harms wildlife https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201839343532116 … #oceans - A very important petition to sign - backing up campaigners calling for protection of the Baltic Sea http://ow.ly/204jG1 @Race4theBaltic - Estimated €1.1 billion worth of illegal seafood is sold in EU every year. The fishing industry continues to operate in relative obscurity. - EU fisheries committee voted with slim majority for €1.6bn in new fishing subsidies. EU parliament will have final vote later #seesomesense - $25-$29 billion subsidises fishing industry annually. Let's hope EU doesn't vote for further €1.6bn in damaging subsidies tomorrow #EMFF Oceana (Working hard to protect our oceans. Fighting against offshore oil & destructive fishing. Fighting for clean energy, sharks, & turtles.) (http://oceana.org/en/eu/home): - Pirate fishing makes up 1/3 of global catch, costing between $10 and $23 billion annually: http://ow.ly/nv9PE #piratefishing - BIG NEWS for the Big Apple! NY bans shark fin trade: http://ow.ly/nqgvW #stopsharkfinning - Conservationists Call For Quiet: The Ocean Is Too Loud! @npr: http://ow.ly/npYlc STOP seismic today: http://ow.ly/npYUE - 25 Years of Marine Debris (Infographic) http://ow.ly/nhqMK #scuba #reducereuserecycle via @padi - SICK: Images of fishermen with dead sharks spur DFO probe - New Brunswick - CBC News http://bit.ly/17DezfB via @dianen56 - Plastic for dinner? Big fish eat more than you might expect: http://ow.ly/nhq9g #plasticpollutes - The most dangerous sea creatures in the world are on this graphic: http://ow.ly/n7X9H - Scientists study ‘plastisphere’ and its insidious role in our ocean @BostonGlobe #plasticpollution - A more acidic ocean may wipe out Antarctic krill http://ow.ly/mYyTr http://ow.ly/i/2C78l #SOSAntarcticOcean - As if ocean trash wasn't bad enough -- Disease-Bearing Invaders Cruise on Ocean Trash: http://ow.ly/mBcLG @discovery Pew Charitable Trusts (http://www.pewenvironment.org/): - Ranking of world’s biggest #shark catchers. Some on the list may surprise you. http://ow.ly/nuZwK (via @physorg_com) @TRAFFIC_WLTrade - New study: Long Island’s bay winter flounder are as inbred, an indication of a small pop. size. http://ow.ly/nhta7 - .@SportFishingMag: @TheIGFA, Pew & Amer. Bluefin #Tuna Assn. work to stop waste of bluefin. Time for @NOAA to listen. http://ow.ly/ncPsx - Former Defense Sec. Panetta – “Healthy oceans benefit all Americans.” http://ow.ly/n5lPX (via @CNN) - Support the @MidAtlanticFish plan for proactive management of our #fisheries and oceans. http://ow.ly/n44FB #Action - European Parliament #Fisheries Committee votes to subsidize #overfishing. http://ow.ly/n65P8 Step backwards for #CFPReform. - New England’s iconic codfish threatened by @NOAA proposed rule to open closed areas to bottom-trawl fishing. http://ow.ly/mVGeV - Pacific leaders call for oceanwide #shark protections; oppose @NOAA proposal to weaken conservation laws. http://ow.ly/mUvPX - .@SmithsonianMag: Perception of #sharks has changed since Jaws, and even attack survivors team up to protect them. http://ow.ly/mUvIk - Why we need to stop #illegal fishing, and how we can. Cool animation! http://ow.ly/mTXJG - Broad coalition supports recovery of the Atlantic bluefin #tuna. http://ow.ly/mNRqH (via @davebard) BBC News: - Fishermen land 50 tonnes of litter http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23191155 - Poole to host European maritime Day in 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-23182380 - Fishing quota reallocation http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23251821 - Jellyfish blooms http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23243759 - Niet to Antarctic Marine Reserves http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23327315 - Plankton study http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23379646 - Dolphins call each other by name http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23410137 - Cold spring hits seabirds http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-23404883 - Marsh Harriers breed in Poole Harbour http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-23437132 - Marine pollution http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/23432917 - Wolves, Bears and Elk (showing how species affect each other on land. The same kind of interactions happen between species in the sea) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23495074 - More jellyfish blooms http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23492338 The Daily Echo: - Where’d the seahorses go? http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10530805.What_s_happened_to_Studland_seahorses_/ - Beach clean weekend Sept 23 http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10563308.Volunteers_wanted_for_Beachwatch_Big_Weekend/ - Final consultation on Navitus Bay http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10565207.Final_consultation_on_Navitus_Bay_windfarm_plans/ The Guardian: - Marine Pollution http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/17/sea-invisible-trash-heap-aquatopia - Water quality http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/jul/13/england-dirty-beaches-to-fail-new-eu-rules?CMP=twt_gu

And I had 2!

Thomas Boyle Kate Osborne Tamzin Osborne Luke Davies Ellie Davies Ebony Davies Ellie Witheford Sam Annear 2lb 3oz Spotted Ray, 15oz Mackerel, (unweighed) Ballan Wrasse, 10lb Tope Jacob Givans 5lb 1oz Pollack - 31% Specimen 1lb 12oz Black Bream - 50% Specimen 11lb 2oz Undulate Ray - 79.46% Specimen 8lb 5oz Starry Smoothhound - 55% Specimen 1lb 1oz mackerel 1lb 0oz plaice Monty Randle Darcy Randle Bradley Toms Jack Allen Lewis Allen

Along with Nigel and Mal, Sam and I went out aboard Wishin Too for the day. Sam was very pleased to catch lots of mackerel, a mini Ballan wrasse, a nice little spotted ray of 2lb 3oz and a Tope of about 10lb- contributing to Team Wishin's total. Thanks Nigel and Mal (not a couple... ) for having us along!

Thanks chaps I know a lot of these topics may seem like they are a long way away from Poole Bay, but most of our seas are all linked and eventually the ripples (haha) from these things will reach us. Unfortunately. Mal- I think the big things this year will include (in no particular order) -Marine litter & microplastics -MPA's/MCZ's -Sharks -Collapse of Bass stocks May be able to get a few of the videos in my reports shown at a meeting... Nigel A- I think this is something that the SIFCA are currently working on tackling (haha again). I'll confirm and report back. Nigel H- Will do

Anyone got room for 2 well behaved club members? Failing that, anyone got room for me and Sam?

Darwin Candidate.

It’s getting to be quite difficult to write these reports, as the internet makes it easy to be aware of more and more organisations which are trying to save our seas and the life within. I’ll continue to do my best to pick out anything relevant for the monthly summary, but I might miss something! So perhaps have a look at who I follow on Twitter (most are marine conservation related!) by looking me up at @charlieannear Some of this month’s hot topics: Shark Finning. EU has closed loopholes, Brunei brought in a ban, a number of airlines have banned transportation, Hacked Off campaign by celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsay and HFW, Selfridges (shark liver oil called ‘squalene’ is used in cosmetics) and ZSL (Zoological Society of London- London Zoo) campaign for shark protection. Marine litter- Chinese lanterns. More publicity due to huge fire at plastics recycling plant, public support for a ban increasing. CITES: - Nothing to report European Fisheries reform: - No developments since last month’s voting. DEFRA: - Nothing to report Maria Damanaki (EU Commissioner responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries): - No more #shark finning in #EU! I welcome @EUCouncil decision to follow up on @EU_Commission proposal to introduce shark finning ban - In #Strasbourg for plenary debate on Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing #IUU: watch live now http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-live/en/plenary/video?date=11-06-2013 … - Now #CFPreform is on track, enforcement of control and #IUU policy will become my clear priority - #Sustainability is the red line connecting #CFPreform with #IUU - It's essential to ensure that international #conservation rules are also enforced on the wild fish we import #IUU - Over past 3 years @EU_Commission undertook identification process of non-cooperating 3rd countries #IUU: 8 countries given a "yellow card" - Our objective is fundamental reform of #fisheries #control systems: satellite control, inspections, laws allowing effective sanctions #IUU - We convinced #Fiji, #Togo, #Sri Lanka &#Panama to make great progress in moving to effective #fisheries #control system #IUU - For other countries which are non-cooperative, I intend to start preparations for next steps which could entail trade measures #IUU - In 2017 #EMD will be hosted by Poole, UK (European maritime Day) - Happy to see Korean Air on board with us to help #stopsharkfinning! http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-23/korean-air-joins-cathay-pacific-in-curbing-shark-fin-transport.html … - Great news! @EP_Fisheries overwhelmingly agreed on #CFPreform agreement & compromise on Common market organisation of #Fisheries #CMO Angling Trust: - Fighting a case against a sewage outfall on behalf of Mersey anglers- First Sea Angling case taken on. - Highlighting proposed bye-law limiting bait digging in seagrass beds within the SIFCA area. Objections to this bylaw may be submitted in writing by 19th July to; Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team, Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YH (or IFCAbyelaws@marinemanagement.org.uk) and must send a copy of this statement to the CEO at Southern IFCA, 64 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole Dorset BH14 9BN (or enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk). The Angling Trust's Isle of Wight Marine Region has already raised concerns over the bylaw which, along with a copy of the bylaw advert, can be downloaded for reference from the Angling Trust website HERE We encourage all Angling Trust members and member clubs within the SIFCA district to read the bylaw and associated documents before submitting any comments to the IFCA using the contact details above. PDSAA: - Next meeting 25 July 2013. B.A.S.S (http://www.ukbass.com/news/): - Recreational angling sector generates €500m annually - How bad does it have to get . . . before the powers that be pull their heads out of the sand and act . . . Fishing Mortality is increasing. Total biomass was 32% lower than in the previous three years. Hugh’s Fishfight: - Today I Learned ‏@OfficialTIL 10,000 shipping containers are lost at sea each year and 10% of those hold toxic chemicals which may leak into the ocean - @garry_thomas reforms to CFP mean fishing quotas will have to be set in line with science & what's sustainable. That may mean up OR down - "The public have been rightly disgusted by spectacle of edible fish thrown back in sea" @RichardBenyonMP in House of Commons - Show your support for marine protected areas in Antarctica here - the world can decide in July: - Fish Fighters sent 24,348 emails to @DefraGovUK consultation on #MCZs, of 40k total. #fishfight - Fish Sec ‏@FishSecretariat It is expected that more than 15 million juvenile cod will be discarded in the Baltic Sea in 2014, according to ICES figures - RT @Bite_Back: Gordon & Hugh get behind Bite-Back ‘Hacked Off!’ campaign to make UK 1st country to ban shark fin soup http://bit.ly/19gLBWl - Oceana ‏@Oceana BIG NEWS! EU closes loophole in shark finning ban! Finning forbidden in EU waters + by all EU vessels! http://ow.ly/lOpOP Marine Management Organisation (MMO): - Commercial boats in CCTV trial demonstrate almost zero discards http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/news/press/130618.htm Lyme Bay: - Lyme Bay have a dedicated website: http://www.lymebayreserve.co.uk/ Dorset Wildlife Trust: - The Wildlife Trusts ‏@wildlifetrusts 12 Jun 350,000 signatures for Marine Protected Areas en route to Downing St. First a quick stop off at Houses of Parliament! pic.twitter.com/US1OhSeUFy MCS (Marine Conservation Society): - Balloons and Chinese lanterns (pollution) http://www.mcsuk.org/what_we_do/Clean+seas+and+beaches/campaigns+and+policy/Don't+let+go+-+balloons+and+sky+lanterns - Subsidies fuelling overfishing http://www.mcsuk.org/what_we_do/Fishing%20for%20our%20future/Fisheries%20-%20what%20we%20do/Help%20end%20the%20blind%20spend%20on%20subsidies MRC (Marine Reserves Coalition): - Are we turning the tide on marine litter http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/2013/05/21/are-we-turning-the-tide-on-ocean-rubbish/ FCF (Fisheries Conservation Foundation): - Fish2Fork: - Profits rise as overfishing falls http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Profits-for-fishermen-rise-as-overfishing-falls.aspx#.UcqtoQu8r3M.twitter - Caution urged in bumper year for eels http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2013/Caution-urged-as-endangered-eels-enjoy-bumper-year.aspx#.UZT82ePqfcQ.twitter GOC (Global Ocean Commission): - Unravelling the effect of #ocean #acidification on oysters http://goo.gl/i4Afi - 7th Continent expedition documents #ocean plastic - video report http://goo.gl/aaMXH - Threats, challenges and changes to the global #ocean to be examined by #GOceanC2 meeting, Friday and Saturday in NY. http://goo.gl/VhDXh NOAA (USA, but interesting to see what they are doing compared to us): - Science spotlight—changing sea surface temps and water circulation patterns affecting young Atlantic cod food supply: http://1.usa.gov/15niWZ7 - Researchers in New England look for ways to reduce mortality of cod bycatch in recreational #fisheries. Read more: http://1.usa.gov/106NNbG Pew Charitable Trusts: -Join the Fisherman’s Conservation Corps! http://www.pewenvironment.org/news-room/compilations/join-the-fishermens-conservation-corps-85899470700 - Coral Sea, last remaining intact tropical ocean ecosystem, will form world’s largest marine park system. http://ow.ly/lUUWB #Australia - Enforcement in action: US court orders 3 men to pay $29 million in restitution to S. Africa for illegal fishing. http://ow.ly/med72 #IUU - Time for #ICCAT to follow the science to prevent #overfishing of bluefin #tuna. http://ow.ly/mdWsH - New video: the future of bluefin #tuna depends on better management, sound science. http://ow.ly/mfQAL - .@HuffingtonPost: Surface longline fishing: taking its toll on bluefin #tuna. http://ow.ly/mfQLQ Time to stop this wasteful practice. - Our expert Paul Shively in @csmonitor: “Without little fish, there can be no big fish.” http://ow.ly/mg6K0 @PacificCouncil - Why create Antarctic marine reserves? Here are the top 10 reasons. http://ow.ly/mpi8s - #Antarctic marine reserves could more than double the amount of ocean protected. http://ow.ly/mpGRE - More than 85% of the world’s #fisheries are in decline. http://ow.ly/mrN0w - A misguided proposal from @NOAA could undermine state #shark conservation laws. Learn more. http://ow.ly/mscPA - Offshore #wind could power 4x the amount of electrical generation in America today. #windworks http://ow.ly/mADss BBC News: - North Sea cod stocks 'on road to sustainability' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22820162 - Study finds shipwrecks threaten precious seas http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22806362 - Shark spawning ground found on Mingulay Reef by Edinburgh scientists http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22886834 - PIB spills 'unlikely' to affect South West seabird colonies http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22985947 - Australia-Japan whaling case in international court http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23045457 - Bird clean-up operation cost Somerset's RSPCA £10,000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-23078092 - Navitus Bay offshore wind farm consultation starts http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23052586 Channel 4 News: - No Marine articles Navitus Bay: - Latest round of consultation underway The Guardian: - Sustainable Scalloping scheme around the Isle of Man http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/27/isle-of-man-scallops-shellfish-success-story - Could the world’s largest marine reserve be created in July? http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/planet-oz/2013/jun/17/antarctic-oceans-marine-sanctuary?CMP=twt_gu - Cod stocks show good signs http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jun/08/cod-stocks-recover-overfishing-marine The Daily Mail: - Trash Fish on the menu in US restaurants (but is this encouraging bad fishing practices?) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2349140/Sea-slugs-tuna-spines-make-way-restaurant-menus-chefs-ditch-expensive-fish-cheap-trash-sea.html - Trash on the ocean floor, deep down and a long way out http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2349062/Our-deep-sea-garbage-dump-18-000-hours-footage-shows-Pacific-seafloor-heaped-man-trash.html?utm_content=buffer4cd6f&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer The Yorkshire Post: - Alternative fish species are not necessarily more sustainable http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/general-news/alternative-fish-species-not-more-sustainable-1-5750162 ABC: - Australia close to having the world’s largest area of MPA’s http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2013/06/06/3775411.htm House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: - Report on water quality (Microplastics) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/272/272i.pdf

So, the main story for June, is that of CFP reform. The outcome wasn’t perfect, but was much better than what is in place at the moment. Now to see it implemented and enforced... Some of this month’s hot topics: CFP Reform! CITES: - Nothing to report European Fisheries reform: - Debates and votes resulted in widespread, but not perfect outcome. Discards to be mostly halted and many other positive steps. DEFRA: - Nothing to report Maria Damanaki (EU Commissioner responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries): - #CFPreform: we have an agreement! Watch our press conference announcement live today at 10am: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-live/en/other-events/video?event=20130530-1000-SPECIAL-UNKN … - #CFPreform agreement reached: A historical step for all those involved in #fisheries & #aquaculture sectors - We are going to change radically the way we fish in the future #CFPreform - We are paving the way for a #sustainable future for our fishermen and our industry - W/ #CFPreform fish stocks will return above #sustainable levels by aligning our fishing opportunities with scientific advice - #CFPreform to end discarding, catching fish and throwing it back dead into sea & all other wasteful practices - We are going to apply the same principles as internally when we are fishing externally and fully respect international law & commitments - W/ regionalisation, we will work together w/ regional authorities & stakeholders for tailor-made solutions #CFPreform #nomicromanagement - Our market policy will change providing better information for consumers so our fishermen can get the fish for price it deserves - #CFPreform is a powerful driver for #growth & jobs, at a time when #EU most needs it - Thanks to @UlrikeRodust @simoncoveney Council of Ministers @Europarl_EN #EUcitizens for their commitment and efforts #CFPreform - The next step is to move towards implementation of #CFPreform, to make sure that it's a success for the industry,our citizens & #EU economy Angling Trust: - PDSAA: - Next meeting 25 July 2013. B.A.S.S: - Hugh’s Fishfight: - Great news that handline #mackerel back on 'fish to eat' list. Barely makes a dent on the stock, it's what River Cottage Canteens serve. - Worrying reports> MT @DivedScallops: boats have been dredging & beam trawling through the area we dive- a designated protected marine zone! - Today I Learned ‏@OfficialTIL Due to human pollution, there are now collectively 90,000 square miles of ocean that are deemed "Dead Zones" and can't support marine life. - Final CFP negotiations - will Ministers listen to Parliament? They need to close discard loopholes & put dates on rebuilding fish stocks - Council of Ministers & European Parliament have equal power in forming the new CFP. Ministers must listen to our MEPs in final negotiations - RT @ChrisDaviesMEP: Agreement on reform of Common Fisheries Policy reached btwn MEPs & fisheries ministers at 03.20 this morning #CFPreform - RT @ChrisDaviesMEP: It's a deal to rebuild fish stocks and cut discards. Not perfect but hugely better than the existing CFP. #CFPreform - All politicians in #CFPReform mention that civil soc played huge part. Anyone signed @hughsfishfight has played HUGE role. - Final agreement on #CFPreform. Discards will be hugely reduced, Fish Fighters played huge role! Dorset Wildlife Trust: - No Marine updates MCS (Marine Conservation Society): - Beach cleans held around the country resulted in hundreds of bags of rubbish being collected, with much of it being plastic. - Asking many organisations who are planning balloon releases to reconsider, due to the potential for pollution. MRC (Marine Reserves Coalition): - FCF (Fisheries Conservation Foundation): - GOC (Global Ocean Commission): - Mapping the spread of invasive species across the global #ocean http://goo.gl/kZxC5 - Illegal #highseas driftnetter to be cut up in Alaska http://goo.gl/U9Hgb - Research suggests potential to curb #ocean #acidification and make 'green' fuel at the same time http://goo.gl/bCIzK #climate - Commission Co-chair @DMiliband raises #highseas governance questions at Sustainable #Oceans summit http://goo.gl/ITdAN NOAA (USA, but interesting to see what they are doing compared to us): - Learn how #salmon are getting help from veterans...and veterans are getting jobs and training in habitat restoration: http://bit.ly/18iPYNB - Almost too good to be true: 1100% increase of herring after fishways were installed in MA http://ow.ly/kK96S #Habitat4Fish Pew Charitable Trusts: - #Arctic marine waters are experiencing widespread, rapid acidification. http://ow.ly/kUb28 (via @natureworldnews) - The science that shows forage fish are worth more left in the water than in the net. http://ow.ly/kYeO2 [PDF] #MONF3 - First study to show that warming has affected #fisheries globally for decades, in @Nature http://ow.ly/l3RxP - Efforts to end and prevent #overfishing are making progress in the U.S., so what’s next for #fish management. http://ow.ly/lsz1T #MONF3 - The Atlantic #bluefin tuna purse seine fishing season has started in the Med Sea. 1000s of tons of bluefin will be caught next month. - New study shows that #shark ecotourism generates $314 million per year in tourism. http://ow.ly/lyUy2 BBC News: - Marine Conservation Project in Senegal http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22516261 - Shipping chemical 'unsafe for birds' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22505544 - PIB chemical pollution kills more birds than MSC Napoli http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22394680 - Arctic Ocean 'acidifying rapidly http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22408341 - Scientists map global routes of ship-borne invasive species http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22397076 - Key EU fishing reform deal clinched http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22717796 Daily Echo: - Something's fishy off the Dorset coast... http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10453979.Something_s_fishy_off_the_Dorset_coast___/ Channel 4 News: - CFP Reform http://www.channel4.com/news/fish-fishing-european-union-common-fisheries-policy

I've got one of these securing the outboard to the boat (also available from other retailers... more than one might be an even better idea) http://www.falmouthyachtbrokers.co.uk/Volcano-outboard-bolt-lock.aspx And a big thick cable lock connecting the motor to the trailer. Also another big thick cable lock connecting the trailer to a wall (on a big Yale wall anchor). Plus a hitch Lock And a wheel clamp And it's behind a locked gate. With a car in front of it!

Happy Birthday!

Thanks All! Was certainly conserving energy today, after several ales last night...

I went to report Sam's fish from the other day, but the pdf form says fish have to be weighed on certified scales?

Thomas Boyle Kate Osborne Tamzin Osborne Luke Davies Ellie Davies Ebony Davies Ellie Witheford Sam Annear

Jan Triska won PSAC Comp, Dave Loader second and I think Steve Lane third. Our Comp- Sam had one of 2lb 3 oz and I had one but we didn't weigh it (D'oh!!) which was a female estimated at under 2lbs and released... We also had Mackerel and a Garfish today.

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie and Jon (JK) 2) Kingfisher - Chris, Dogfish Dave, Stu, Chris 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie plus crew TBA 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6) Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kelly's Heroes - John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret). 9) Alfresco Charlie Dan Chrissie Will 10) Illusion - Tom Smith - plus crew 11) Joint Venture - Adam, Alun, Paul Frey 12) Wight Magic - Dave Evans, Ben, Charlie A, Sam A 14) Dog House - Andy Fail, Chris Large

Does anyone have space for a couple of well behaved crew? (Me and Sam)

Keep a good eye out for floaters! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-22481677

You might want to look up the specification of the outboard and see how many amps it puts out- might help you make your mind up. As I understand it, some only have a regulator which puts out a few amps, whereas others have a proper alternator which put out a lot of amps. I've got 2 batts on mine- Mariner Optimax outboard has an alternator which puts out 65 amps so can keep both charged. Rob has 1 batt, Yam outboard. He can run his electronics and baitwell during the day and batt still has enough to start the motor. Option 3- In the past we have both carried one of those inexpensive powerpacks for emergency starts in case the ancillaries have run the starting batt too low.