There is an interesting government response to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee recommendations on marine science, including enlightening comment on the designation and management of MCZ. To view the full report, click here
Category: Conservation
Coastal Habitat Creation – Are We Delivering?
Solent Protection Society is one of the co-sponsors of this important conference being organised by ABP Mer on 20 November 2013, at One Great George Street, Westminster. The other sponsors are HR Wallingford and RSPB. This conference will focus on the biggest challenges being faced by those working on coastal habitat creation projects across the … Continue reading Coastal Habitat Creation – Are We Delivering?
A local vote in favour of ‘fracking’
An interesting view suggesting that we should be in favour of 'fracking' from a local newspaper editor. Check it out here Be under no illusions. If fracking goes ahead, the Solent will be affected. So, clear your mind, and examine the facts. We will.
97% of scientists agree that cause is human activity
Retweeted Tony Juniper (@TonyJuniper): Know any climate change sceptics? Tell them how 97% of 1000s of science papers agree its real. http://t.co/osACZu3qIh
A lot going on inthe Solent
The list below shows items that have been tracked on the SPS Facebook page over the last 2 months. In some areas we have intervened. In others we are just building a general context in which to set our actions. MMO Corporate Plan NPA grant support to projects Puzzling redefinition of MPA in Scotland Response … Continue reading A lot going on inthe Solent
Do you know your MCZ from your SAC?
Guest blog by Graham Rabbitts (The opinions are his!) A brief guide to currently fashionable ecobabble Does it matter to me? When I go for a walk on the beach at Lee on Solent; or sail my boat into Keyhaven, are there things I should know? The short answer is ‘yes’ but identifying protected zones, … Continue reading Do you know your MCZ from your SAC?
Challenges at Coastal Conference
Wide ranging, thought provoking and at times provocative, the thirty plus multi-disciplinary presentations at the conference – ranging from fishing, sea bed users to health and well being from the coast - gave the two SPS delegates a great deal to think about during the conference and subsequently to consider the implications for the Solent. … Continue reading Challenges at Coastal Conference
Printed proceedings for SPS Conference now available
Posted on 08 Jan 2009 Printed proceedings for the SPS Conference "What Future for the Solent's Saltmarshes?" are now available to purchase for £10 which includes p&p. Cheques should be made payable to Solent Protection Society, either with accompanying letter giving name and address, or name and address to be written on the back of … Continue reading Printed proceedings for SPS Conference now available
SPS Salt Marshes Conference Conclusions and Summing Up
Posted on 08 Jan 2009 IAN TOWNEND, Research Director, HR Wallingford "I am going to try to summarise the key points arising from today's Conference, and provide some pointers towards aspects that I think require further discussion. What is the status quo? Many marshes are stated to be in unfavourable condition relative to when they … Continue reading SPS Salt Marshes Conference Conclusions and Summing Up
Summary of Lymington River Association Presentation
Posted on 23 Apr 2008 The SPS and LRA have a shared objective to protect the Lymington River and its adjacent habitats. Many causes of habitat and saltmarsh loss have been suggested but the contribution of large ferries operating in rivers and estuaries has not been recognised by some authorities. The LRA presents a hypothesis, … Continue reading Summary of Lymington River Association Presentation
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