charlieannear

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Happy Birthday!

For some reason I really struggle with posting photos on this site. Resize them, upload them to somewhere else, find the link t to that then use that link on here... PITA... <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212286&authkey=AM_zN84MrmdWb0Q" width="240" height="320" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212288&authkey=ACi3TTomodlp4U4" width="240" height="320" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212289&authkey=ANTiSKZ_ChAMbQI" width="240" height="320" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212298&authkey=AEutSoGbd_dK_1g" width="240" height="320" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212299&authkey=AC3vcKtd5SM5olQ" width="320" height="240" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212300&authkey=AFLQUjbttt8GKA8" width="320" height="240" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=69CFB8AF77E881A8&resid=69CFB8AF77E881A8%212292&authkey=AHEY7Ve4qvMRcwQ" width="320" height="240" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Anyway, well done Sam, great comps, awesome organising of the weather, splendid flyby from 2 Lancasters a Spitfire and a Hurricane, a BBQ with additional pyrotechnics... Ace! Roll on next summer!

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Thanks for all your hard work Sam. We could only make the second date (due to being in Jersey on the first date) but the boys had a great time yesterday, thanks in part to the brilliant crew and co-competitor on Alfresco, and also due the the format and the prevailing weather and sea-state. Fab! You even organised a fly-by of 2 Lancasters a Spitfire and a Hurricane! Then back to chez Chapman for a run-around, tree-climbing, prize giving and impromptu pyrotechnic display. Bravo! I think you can run the comp again next year! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Not sure whether to give Dom a Kayak rod for that trip out- less butt for him to get tangled up with...

Yep, Sam has the 20lb one so another will be ideal for Dom Will be on the lookout for another 12 and another 30 so we have 2 sets

And it may need to be braked...

Hi Mike I think these would make good rods for the Annear Jnr's Charlie

Please read about C- Bass! http://www.ukbass.com/c-bass-putting-the-conservation-into-seabass/ This is a project by CEFAS Please also read! http://wwz.ifremer.fr/bar_eng/The-Bargip-project2 and/or this summary: http://www.ukbass.com/the-bargip-project/ This is a French project but with many more tags. The tab on the webpage called marking tells you all about the tagging. They need as many tags back as possible. If you catch one of these on our side of the Channel, please consider assisting.

A few pics of Team Jojo, PBSBAC Open Comp 2014 http://1drv.ms/1lwrepd Heading out http://1drv.ms/1lwisaH Extra-chin selfie http://1drv.ms/1lwi24f Recharging http://1drv.ms/1pHdYqb Lesser Spotted Dogfish 1lb 10oz http://1drv.ms/1lwi9Nb Small Eyed Ray 3lb 5oz Forgot what a PITA it is to get photos on the site, and I'm supposed to be IT Literate! ... I give up.

'The full SP' means Trev wants to know more details

Would also be interested in some glassing lessons- planning to build a hardtop for ST 'sometime'...

Apologies for this blatant begging, but... Sam has played for 'Poole Town Wessex Colts' since he was 6, but their sponsor for next season has pulled out. The league includes various teams from the local area. Last season that included Bere Regis and Sturminster Marshall, as well as Teams from Poole and Bournemouth. If any of you fancy having your firm's name on their shirts, or knows a firm that is interested, or would like some more info, please let me know. I don't know what is involved but I can put you in touch with those that do. Many thanks, Charlie

Thanks All!

Creep

Oh My Flippin' Goodness. What a awesome looking piece of kit.

Sorry guys, report is behind schedule this month due to some non-marine-conservation things taking priority. Will crack on with it tomorrow evening!

** UPDATED- BBC News and Daily Echo** Part 2: The Black Fish (http://www.theblackfish.org): - Absolutely true: we need a global conservation agreement for the high seas. And we need it soon http://bit.ly/1roUdRh #oceans #overfishing - Infographic showing migration route and target spots for #bluefin #tuna. No wonder they have been wiped out for 96% pic.twitter.com/cvNuk5fM5n - Ever heard of the dusky #shark? Its population in the Gulf of Mexico has plummeted 70-98% due to #overfishing http://bit.ly/Pr3oT9 - Yaaay, some good news! A 1.1 million square marine park in the Cook Islands will be established in 2015 http://bit.ly/1hclgfw - Only one glance at this infographic tells how massively destructive pelagic longlines are pic.twitter.com/AIlMbulbSD - (RT) Shrimp catch banned in Santa Cruz waters http://ow.ly/3jLBUP #oceans #shrimp #overfishing - Latest assessment tells us what we already know: the Pacific #bluefn #tuna population remains at 4% of historic level http://bit.ly/1mzd8cA - In June of this year John Kerry will host an #ocean conference on #overfishing and other ocean threats http://wapo.st/1nEgQ1T - Only a very logical result: research shows fishing affects coral reef recovery http://bit.ly/1nzuRxW pic.twitter.com/LUtFHPlNs6 - This MacNeill+Macintosh infographic shows the ways #bluefin #tuna are overfished in illegal and unregulated ways. http://www.mac-art.us/49/ - #Sharkcull program in WA is to be officially assessed. Hopefully it will be officially announced to be a big mistake http://bit.ly/1kZI9E7 - A reminder of what other than your freshly bought fish could end up on your plate http://bit.ly/1j9GjiB #bycatch pic.twitter.com/mbLTOxiJE8 - Scotland is failing to recognize the threat posed by farmed salmon http://bit.ly/1toDEa1 pic.twitter.com/VF0Dey8Z18 - More than pollution, climate change or invasive species the biggest threat for Mediterranean remains #overfishing http://bit.ly/1k0nQp9 - An uplifting story to start your weekend: 'a humpback showing appreciation after being freed from net' http://bit.ly/1iw0Uy4 - Pacific nations fisheries can’t make a living out of #tuna fishing anymore http://bit.ly/1iyVHWn #overfishing pic.twitter.comnsqz2ClN2e - Shocking #bycatch images obtained by @Oceana have done the job; driftnet era in California could be coming to an end http://bit.ly/1jMmVs7 - The previous link didn't work: incredibly beautiful short film by @tompeschak shows us how the #oceans should be https://vimeo.com/89482875 - @GreenLibDems gone. Overfishing together with acidification will be a deadly combination for the oceans if we don't act now. Thanks! - Do we need to add something to it? pic.twitter.com/7q7jKx7Ivd #overfishing - ‘Bottom trawling is like clearing an ancient forest to catch a few deer’ #overfishing #BeringSea @Greenpeace http://bit.ly/1kHyUbz - @gloombat Hi Emily, ufortunately farmed fish is not any better...If you are interested in more info, read this: http://bit.ly/1pnak4k - Seafood fraud isn't only about #overfishing, it's also about mislabelling the fish you think you're buying http://fxn.ws/1iIlBV3 - ‘Overfishing destroys genetic diversity of fish’ pic.twitter.com/QHNCSLIW2a - Everything about the destructive impact of #overfishing accompanied by some shocking pictures http://bit.ly/1eqExKN pic.twitter.com/GeBrLvIE95 - Can we stop #overfishing before it is too late? Infographic via @triplepundit pic.twitter.com/oWOz0x3KdO - The Mediterranean is the most dangerous sea for #turtles according to this #bycatch study http://bit.ly/1pesC2h pic.twitter.com/FfBPhOdTWs Oceana (http://oceana.org/en/eu/home): - Viewpoints: Protect majestic #dolphins by banning drift gillnets. http://ow.ly/wktT7 by @GeoffShester - Over 30 fish stocks in Europe are #overfished, instead of according to scientific advice http://bit.ly/1m5v4HW - Over 1300 species live in the Atlantic #deepsea. Please sign our petition to help protect them http://bit.ly/1ptqxF0 - 10 things you may not know about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): http://ow.ly/w7QeL via @Oceana_Europe - EU Parliament commits to sustainable #fishing http://bit.ly/Qdu7n4 #subsidies #EMFF - A few details on why we're afraid for marine #wildlife in the face of seismic airgun testing. http://ow.ly/vN1eV - Major #oil spills are taking on our coasts, one by one. When will we break the cycle? http://ow.ly/vN1eV - Entire marine food chain at risk from rising CO2 levels in water http://bit.ly/1n4HPWY - In case you missed it - 10 facts you may not know about #deepsea fisheries http://bit.ly/1k7XGkP - Restoring #coastal ecosystems creates more jobs than offshore #oil development, report finds: http://ow.ly/vE5QR - Tell Spain (with the largest EU #deepsea fisheries) that it must protect these vulnerable species. Sign our petition! http://ow.ly/vxYGh - Southeast snapper-grouper longline fishery discarded 400,000+ #sharks in 2010. Find out more: http://ow.ly/v3btF - Despite fishing harder, Spanish fisheries catching less than 60 years ago: http://ow.ly/vkRyw via @Oceana_Europe - 650K whales, dolphins & seals killed around the world in 90s bc of bycatch. Find out why it’s still a big problem: http://ow.ly/viK2A - Over 1300 species live in the Atlantic #deepsea. Please sign our petition to help protect them http://bit.ly/1ptqxF0 pic.twitter.com/Br5AJsUtNZ CFP Reform Watch (http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/): - New agreement opens up for progress on multiannual fisheries plans in the EU. http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/2014/04/new-agreement-opens-up-for-progress-on-multiannual-fisheries-plans/ … #CFPreform FishSec. The Fisheries Secretariat (FISH). (fishsec.org ): - No marine updates Marine Management Organisation (MMO) (http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/news/index.htm): - #marineplanning will take full account of #marineprotectedareas, recognising the wealth of species and habitats in our seas. - MMO Chair Sir Bill Callaghan launches Marine Development blog following #marineplanning announcement http://bit.ly/1lmRaGD - A first for #marineplanning in England as MMO publishes first ever marine plans for our seas http://bit.ly/1krtRKt - @SharkTrustUK @jadefoxe there's some guidance on our website about Porbeagle specifically for the fishing industry - http://bit.ly/1eroCGJ - #marineplanning supports the government’s vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas. - #marineplanning will take full account of #marineprotectedareas, recognising the wealth of species and habitats in our seas. Hugh’s Fishfight (http://www.fishfight.net/): - No updates NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) (http://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/): - Exactly Who Calls an Oyster Reef "Home"? Find out here! #HabitatMonth http://ow.ly/vMv0u - To manage #fish populations, scientists study an entire #ecosystem. New story on ecosystem-based #fishery management: http://1.usa.gov/1g8O3Ba - Scientists study how #environmental conditions affect #fish in earliest stages of their lives: http://1.usa.gov/1g8O3Ba GOC (Global Ocean Commission) (http://www.globaloceancommission.org/): - Today @GOceanC Co-chair T. Manuel met His Holiness Pope Francis @Pontifex to discuss the future of the global #ocean http://bit.ly/1hebmq5 - #deepsea longline #fishing as an alternative to bottom trawling? That is what scientists suggest http://goo.gl/5MhCHb via @NatureNews - Seafood industry concerned at seabed mining proposal http://goo.gl/7lLeb8 - Care about sustainable #fishing? You need to care about #climatechange too http://gu.com/p/3zmfb via @GuardianSustBiz - 1% of the global #ocean is closed to #fishing. Is that a good thing? http://goo.gl/MAqWKf Good overview of #MPA science via @TheAtlantic - With 80% of #ocean rubbish coming from land, governments must act http://bit.ly/RXvPtW via @the_ecologist - Good overview @TheAtlantic: what science says on marine biodiversity protection http://goo.gl/MAqWKf #ocean #MPA #highseas - We need a global conservation agreement for the #highseas http://goo.gl/g6LpeD via @ConversationEDU - Info-graphic: This is how your #plastic bag ends up in massive #ocean garbage patches http://goo.gl/tw2oYL via @HuffPostGreen #pollution - ‘Policymakers should base their decisions on how to save the seas on the best available science’ http://goo.gl/NHTlhl @ForeignAffairs - 'What ends up in the #ocean is nearly impossible to clean up' http://goo.gl/LmLlyh via @NatGeo - #Ocean #acidification proves to have domino effect http://goo.gl/5OciQ5 via @FISinfo - Small change in pH with a big impact on #fish http://gu.com/p/3zbm2 via @guardianeco #ocean #acidification - Infofilm: What's causing acidity in the #oceans? http://goo.gl/RR1lKm - #ocean debris rarely seen as a waste issue http://goo.gl/4d3JAG via @ConversationUK - Climate Change Impacting on Seafloor Ecosystems http://goo.gl/OCn315 via @thefishsite Pew Charitable Trusts (http://www.pewenvironment.org/): - Good news for ocean! http://ow.ly/w7BMO New Caledonia moves ahead w/grand marine park plan pic.twitter.com/NxxqYM0gii - Forage fish:"ocean's little heroes" http://ow.ly/wiwpN Key to survival of ecosystems—via @NatGeo pic.twitter.com/Q3uJRDJibb - 70 percent of king salmon’s diet made up of tiny forage fish—they need protection too http://ow.ly/wivEL - "We have the science. Now we need the policies" to protect tiny fish that big fish depend on http://ow.ly/wiwfc - "Jumble of conflicting state & federal policies on forage fish conservation should not continue" http://ow.ly/wivPG - If anglers, chefs & diners want to keep catching, cooking & eating fish, we need to change policies: http://ow.ly/w5W8x - 76% of Bermudians support creation of a fully protected marine reserve in their waters. http://ow.ly/waNuk #Bermuda - How to stop large-scale illegal fishing: Start w/transparency, from sea to plate: http://bit.ly/1gRHDDq by @richardconniff - Every minute, more than 108,000 pounds of fish are stolen from the #oceans. #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/IrGPEpcso0 - Our incredible #ocean spans 75% of the globe, produces more than half the oxygen we breathe. #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/q7lxpngwb5 - We’ve helped safeguard 676,000 sq miles of #oceans–that's nearly the size of Mexico! #EarthDay http://ow.ly/w0AcA - The science is in: BP oil spill hurt & killed bluefin tuna larvae. @NOAA can help them recover http://ow.ly/vYlny pic.twitter.com/JGsspI41VT - 1M-view video puts overfishing in perspective: http://ow.ly/vS2eF EU just took big step to fight waste: http://ow.ly/vS2cC Angling Trust (http://www.anglingtrust.net/): - To follow! FCF (Fisheries Conservation Foundation) (http://www.fishconserve.org/): - To follow! MRC (Marine Reserves Coalition) (http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/): - To follow! MCS (Marine Conservation Society) (http://www.mcsuk.org/): - To follow! Maria Damanaki (EU Commissioner responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries): - http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/damanaki/headlines/press-releases/2011/04/20110412_en.htm B.A.S.S (http://www.ukbass.com/news/): - http://www.ukbass.com/crime-does-pay/ Wessex Angling Trust: - To follow! BBC News: - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26816104 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26937924 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27020401 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27132482 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-27122344 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27158883 The Daily Echo: - http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11161319.Row_breaks_out_over_wind_farm_noise/ The Guardian: - http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/10/greenpeace-tv-chef-celebrate-tuna-producer-agrees-change - http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/14/entire-marine-food-chain-at-risk-from-rising-co2-levels-in-water?CMP=twt_fd

Still a bit to do on this due to technical difficulties and the vagaries of work... will complete ASAP! Topical blurb to follow! Disclaimer: Apologies if I’ve doubled up on any stories/articles. No prizes for spotting if I have! “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 year’s hot topics (in no particular order): Species interdependency Ecosystem imbalance Marine Biodiversity MCZ’s Sharks and Rays (vs Australia) Overfishing Illegal Fishing Ocean warming, acidification and pollution (including plastics and microplastics) Economic value of recreational use of fish stocks (and catch and release) (RT) = Re-Tweet. This means the information was originally posted by someone else. Leon Roskilly: - A story that resonates with the way Recreational Sea Angling is managed in Europe http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2014/04/protecting_recreational_fishin.html … - Is ICES advice being followed? http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/23054/analysis-of-eu-fishing-tacs-for-2014-shows-31-stocks-do-not-follow-ices-advice … - Shark Tust Angler Recording Project - http://www.sharktrust.org/en/anglers_recording_project … - How is your IFCA performing? https://consult.defra.gov.uk/marine/ifca-report … - NOAA going for recreational fishing policy - http://www.science20.com/news_articles/noaa_commits_to_developing_a_national_recreational_fishing_policy-134574 … - The real threat to coastal fishing - http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/conservationist/2014/04/real-threat-coastal-fishing … Blue Marine Foundation - A report commissioned by the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) has found its way on to the front page of The... http://fb.me/3xAPC4W3o SIFCA (Southern Inshore Conservation Authority) (www.southern-ifca.gov.uk): - Early morning in #poole harbour patrolling the bird sensitive closed areas at #dawn @PooleHarbourC #compliance - Newton Bay, one of Poole Harbour's bird sensitive areas, is closed to disturbing fishing techniques @DorsetWildlife - Have your say on how your IFCA is performing, Defra are seeking information for the four year report to Parliament. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/marine/ifca-report … - One of our officers checking the size of #lobsters....min carapace length 87mm @LymeBayReserve @GtDorsetSeafood - Officers checking #Whelk landings in #PooleHarbour this evening! #MLS #45mm #compliance - #Natura2000 - 2014 newsletter http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/info/pubs/docs/nat2000newsl/nat35_en.pdf … #europe #conservation - The next @SouthernIFCA Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 13.00 on Thursday 15th May in #Poole, interesting & busy agenda! Dorset Wildlife Trust (http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/): - Really great work done by volunteers at today's beach clean. 70+ bags of litter removed from #ChesilBeach! pic.twitter.com/DVl4yqSJFE - RT @DWTMarine: DWTJulie said: Effects of storms on Kimmeridge seabed VIDEO 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=688wVPfKx1c&sns=tw … - JulieDWT said: 100 shark/ray eggcases found on hunt at Kimmeridge today! Thanks everyone who came. http://twitter.com/Jazeyfantazy/status/457186944921780225/photo/1pic.twitter.com/eoGmm0e26c - JulieDWT said: Beautiful view from marine centre at #Kimmeridge http://twitter.com/Jazeyfantazy/status/455986229004091392/photo/1pic.twitter.com/B2IROPVs0K - JulieDWT said: Stalked jellyfish at Kimmeridge Bay http://twitter.com/Jazeyfantazy/status/455038026624688128/photo/1pic.twitter.com/X389cA9vSg - #WOW RT @MeganShersby: Snakelocks anemone, out of water, at #Kimmeridge #Dorset pic.twitter.com/GZvOdJjqKr @DWTMarine DEFRA Nature (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs): - Atlantic bottlenose dolphins have approximately 80 to 100 cone-shaped teeth! #WildFactWednesday - The deepest recorded Cuvier's beaked whale dive was to 2,992m; the longest lasting was 137.5 minutes (2/2) #WildFactWednesday DEFRA Fisheries: - Final agreement to EMFF in European Parliament today ends 3 yrs of EU negotiations on the #CFPreform package. Now have to implement it. - New study looks at the benefits of helping fish move freely between waterways http://ow.ly/vQG8i #fisheries DEFRA Regs: - DEFRA UK: - No marine updates CITES (http://cites.org/): - Shark fin trade from Hong Kong to mainland China drops almost 90 per cent in one year: http://goo.gl/pIU8IE 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 ) - Sea Angling 2012: 900,000 sea anglers supporting 13,000 jobs. The data will help inform fishery policy #CefasBlog http://ow.ly/vcUQG - Incentivising selective fishing under a policy to ban discards; lessons from EU and global fisheries. http://ow.ly/vvBgH #CefasScience - New blog: How bad is marine litter? We explain its impact on the seas and how research influences policy #CefasBlog http://ow.ly/vcV87 - Incentivising selective fishing under a policy to ban discards; lessons from EU and global fisheries. http://ow.ly/vvBgH #CefasScience - Calling all skippers and owners of commercial fishing vessels. Fisheries Science Partnership 2014-2015 http://ow.ly/vFUes The Shark Trust (sharktrust.org): - (RT Bill Gates) Hey @SharkWeek, sharks are cool, but they’re not even close to being the deadliest animal: http://b-gat.es/1itPGLY - Researchers prove citizen science delivers better quality data on #sharks than conventional acoustic tagging methods http://ab.co/1fJTymm - MT "@SaltwaterlifeUK Baby skate gets photobombed by catshark pup pic.twitter.com/PTaWLQSF1c" - 805lb mako catch may not be a record after all, as ILSFA now only accept records from #sharks that have been released http://bit.ly/QArgon - (RT) Critically Endangered "Common Skate" caught & released off UK entered in Fish of the Month contest http://blog.fishingmegastore.com/2014/04/april-2014-fish-of-month-entry-common.html … @BatoidAdvocates - (RT) We're very sad to inform you that 200lb 9ft #BlueShark Beamer was captured & is in #CostaRica: http://bit.ly/1dNCUnr - (RT) @mrdavidpickup @SharkTrustUK @SharkDevocean Big picture: US mako catch is limited. EU commercial fishers take many many more under no limits - (RT) .@OCEARCH @Seasaver Especially when countries that lead in mako & blue shark landings (Spain & Portugal) don't set limits @SharkTrustUK - Video explains findings of study examining stress & survival of 5 #shark species following catch & release @rj_dunlap http://bit.ly/P7jAbL - With increasing numbers of fishing regulations requiring the release of threatened or protected sharks,... http://fb.me/2iPvzSZIT - Study suggests escalating CO2 could cause fish to lose fear of predators, potentially damaging the marine food chain http://bit.ly/1qxNFiK - Western Australia has applied to extend the shark cull for three years. The catch-and-kill policy, which allows... http://fb.me/3MNUvSVbK - Biggest White Shark ever tagged in Australia off coast of WA - the tagging of a huge five-metre shark in King... http://fb.me/30tznEjm8 - Read our #BaskingShark Project spring update at http://bit.ly/1isXgCK - sign up at http://www.sharktrust.org/signup 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/): - Ever wondered what the reefs of #LymeBay look like? Here's a glimpse… more this way! http://on.fb.me/1bruUGO #marineconservation #MPA - From @AnglingTrust member - more Red Gurnards now being caught by #seaanglers in #LymeBay thanks to @LymeBayReserve. - Keep your feet dry & head over to our Facebook for amazing underwater footage of #marinelife in #LymeBay #devonhour http://bitly.com/13Dovrj - Sustainability, Traceability & Quality - all key elements to provenance and quality-assured #LymeBay seafood with the help of @seafishuk - Checking the size of fish on a #WestBay netting vessel....name the species of ray? @LymeBayReserve @GtDorsetSeafood - We're currently working on a Voluntary Code of Conduct with @AnglingTrust for Recreational Sea #Anglers fishing in @LymeBayReserve #Dorset - Proof is in the pudding! Year on year there has been an improvement in fish stocks & marine life in general within the @LymeBayReserve. Fish2Fork (http://www.fish2fork.com/home/news-index.aspx): - European hake recovers from slump to earn sustainable accolade @mscuk #ocean #sustainable http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2014/European-hake-recovers-from-slump-to-earn-sustainable-accolade.aspx#.U1kvTC1od_s.twitter … - Satellite images used to track down illegal fisheries and overfishing @ubcnews #iran #bahrain #fishing http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2014/Spy-in-the-sky-tracks-overfishing.aspx#.U1f1yYiRfaM.twitter … - It's now up to you, EU members told as fisheries reform gets sign-off #cfp #reform #emff @pewenvironment http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2014/Its-now-up-to-you-EU-members-told-as-fisheries-reform-gets-sign-off.aspx#.U1ZDsC6Y17A.twitter … - Increase in overfishing feared among tuna stocks #ocean #mcs http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2014/Increase-in-overfishing-feared-among-tuna-stocks.aspx#.U0wcHH5NlJs.twitter … - Fisheries minister promises to spend tens of millions on developing selective fishing nets #discards #fishfight #cfp http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2014/UK-to-spend-millions-on-more-selective-nets.aspx … - Massive eel restocking programme launched ~seg #parrett #severn #somersetlevels http://www.fish2fork.com/en-GB/news-index/2014/Fishermen-aim-to-catch-a-million-eel-in-a-night.aspx#.UzkdCGL6m1s.twitter …

Nigel says you need a flux capacitor too Rob, presumably so you can go back in time to when there were fish in the sea

Resurrecting an old (ancient?) thread, but we're off to Jersey again in July, so if anyone has anything to add, please feel free!

My boys are up for this, and I'll do what I can as a Dad. Just hope the weather is better this year. Boys wanted to get out a lot more last year but the weather gods didn't play ball. The same goes for the Club comps- would live to fish them all... In fact the weather has been better either end of the summer the last few years- worth running comp until end of Sept? We'd definitely be up for a ride on a big boat! Sam's been out on a few club boats- I think the skippers would vouch he's not a problem Dom might just be old enough now for a day afloat fishing- he did 2 full days on Star Turn during the Air Festival last year- no issues at all. Anyway... 1. Jayden Wald 2. Ellie Witheford 3. Daniel Burt 4. Jack Allen 5. Reuben Franklin 6. Thomas Boyle 7. Jacob Givans 8. Sam Annear 9. Dom Annear

For the AGM, held 03/04/2014. Marine Conservation, for me at least, is decreasingly about ‘nature studies’ or very the local issues affecting ‘our waters’ or ‘our fish’ and increasingly about being aware of the international factors which are or will be detrimental to our sport. Globally the last 12 months has seen a huge increase in awareness of and measures to counteract a whole range of these factors, and the internet has been key in this. There is a lot to sort through! Locally the SIFCA have had their resources and their powers increased, and are working on multi-agency operations with the Police and the MMO, so I would hope that we will begin to see some of the benefits, such as an increased focus on illegal fishing (rather than just shellfish collection) in Poole Harbour, the huge amount of netting in the harbour and close inshore and how they intend to protect the nearby MCZ’s. Our angling, or rather fish populations are under a lot of pressures, globally, from issues such as: Overfishing and unsustainable/destructive methodsFactory ships, such as the Chinese fishing vessels- Disproportional catches Reallocation of Quotas- Big boats to small boats EU Legislation boat scrappage and subsidies for new kit CFP Reform including the discard ban Illegal Fishing‘Pirate’ fishing Fishing unlicensed in territorial waters Fishing in marine reserves Catching protected species Catching over quota and/or outside of regs Tuna- Direct action by ports in Africa Climate change, Ocean warming, ocean acidification and pollution (including plastics) Beach cleans. Big increase in public awareness due to the winter storms. Chinese lanterns. Public support for a ban increasing. More publicity due to huge fire at plastics recycling plant Economic benefits to manufacturers of not releasing plastics into sea Recycling and salvage Other Commercial Activity Marine Wind Farms Sea Bed Mining Dredging Coastal Erosion Protection Go Australia! Dumping dredging sediment on the Great Barrier Reef. Economic value of recreational use of fish stocks (and catch and release) Sea Angling 2012 What we require is Marine Biodiversity Species interdependency Ecosystem balance Species protectionSharks and Rays. Shark Finning, Go Australia! Western Australia Shark cull Forage fish. Protection for species that are lower down the food pyramid MPA’s & MCZ’s MLS I am following the following organisations (in no particular order): Blue Marine Foundation SIFCA (Southern Inshore Conservation Authority) (www.southern-ifca.gov.uk) Dorset Wildlife Trust (http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/) DEFRA/DEFRA Fisheries/DEFRA Regulations/DEFRA Nature (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) CITES (http://cites.org/) CEFAS (cefas.defra.gov.uk ) The Shark Trust (sharktrust.org): Lyme Bay (http://www.lymebayreserve.co.uk/) Fish2Fork (http://www.fish2fork.com/home/news-index.aspx) The Black Fish (http://www.theblackfish.org) Oceana (http://oceana.org/en/eu/home) CFP Reform Watch (http://cfp-reformwatch.eu/) FishSec. The Fisheries Secretariat (FISH). (fishsec.org ) Marine Management Organisation (MMO) (http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/news/index.htm) Hugh’s Fishfight (http://www.fishfight.net/) NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) (http://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/) GOC (Global Ocean Commission) (http://www.globaloceancommission.org/) Pew Charitable Trusts (http://www.pewenvironment.org/) Angling Trust (http://www.anglingtrust.net/) Wessex Angling Trust FCF (Fisheries Conservation Foundation) (http://www.fishconserve.org/) MRC (Marine Reserves Coalition) (http://www.marinereservescoalition.org/) MCS (Marine Conservation Society) (http://www.mcsuk.org/) Maria Damanaki (EU Commissioner responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries) B.A.S.S (http://www.ukbass.com/news/) BBC News The Daily Echo The Guardian Lots of other newspapers

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