Marine environment
Standard Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 21.12.2012 | Icy fishing: UK and Iceland fish stock disputes |
| In spite of generally excellent bilateral relations, Iceland and the UK have had a number of fisheries disputes. There are now increasing tensions between the two parties after Iceland started catching large quantities of mackerel. Iceland has been condemned for 'plundering' the stock and for threatening its long-term future. The stock is worth some £200 million to the UK economy. The dispute has become known as the Mackerel War. | |
| 18.07.2012 | Antarctica: the treaty system and territorial claims |
| The unique treaty system that protects the Antarctic is constantly updated and sometimes challenged. A current Private Member's Bill would implement recent changes in the UK. | |
| 23.11.2011 | Marine Conservation Zones |
| This note describes the new powers to designate Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in UK waters, which were introduced under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. MCZs will be used to protect nationally important marine wildlife, habitats, geology and geomorphology. | |
| 24.05.2011 | Declaration 25 of the Treaty on European Union: Danish Territories and whaling |
| Denmark has invoked Declaration No. 25 TEU in support of the whaling activities of its territories, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Denmark's reliance on this Declaration at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has prevented the EU from presenting a more united stand on whaling issues at the IWC. | |
| 17.03.2011 | Wreck Removal Convention Bill 2010-11 |
| This note briefly describes the Wreck Removal Convention Bill 2010-11; a Private Members' Bill sponsored by Dr Thérèse Coffey MP. The Bill provides measures to enable the United Kingdom to ratify and implement the International Convention for the Removal of Wrecks. It would insert new sections and a Schedule into the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. |
Research Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 19.07.2009 | Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]: Committee Stage Report. Bill 137 2008-09. |
| The Bill would set up a new Marine Management Organisation (MMO); streamline marine licensing; introduce marine planning; reform fisheries management; provide for Marine Conservation Zones; and enable the creation of a route around the English coast. | |
| 16.06.2009 | Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] |
| The Bill covers a broad range of marine issues and would: (1) set up a new Marine Management Organisation (MMO) under which many of the existing, diverse areas of marine regulation would be centralised; (2) streamline the existing marine licensing system and provide powers to create a joined up marine planning policy; (3) introduce new measures to reform fisheries management; (4) provide a framework for establishing marine conservation zones; and, (5) enable the creation of a route around the English coast. | |
| 24.10.2001 | Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill (Bill 8 of 2001-02) |
| Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill (Bill 8 of 2001/02). House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/76. |
Select Committee Reports
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 25.01.2011 | The marine policy statement. |
| Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee report [Commons] | |
| 14.07.2009 | Legislative scrutiny: Marine and Coastal Access Bill; |
| Government response. Human Rights Joint Select Committee report [Commons and Lords] | |
| 31.03.2009 | Legislative scrutiny: Health Bill; Marine and Coastal Access Bill. |
| Human Rights Joint Select Committee report [Commons and Lords] |
Early Day Motions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 07.02.2012 | ROW FOR FREEDOM ATLANTIC CROSSING |
| That this House congratulates the five strong Row for Freedom crew on their historic achievement of completing the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an all-female team and the ... | |
| 10.01.2012 | INTERNATIONAL WHALING |
| That this House condemns the departure of the Japanese whaling fleet for Antarctica with the intention of killing almost 1,000 whales; believes that whaling is cruel and unnecessary ... | |
| 06.09.2011 | SWANSEA MARITIME RESCUE CO-ORDINATION CENTRE |
| That this House deplores the decision of the Secretary of State for Transport and the Shipping Minister to recommend the closure of the Swansea Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre ... | |
| 06.09.2011 | SAVE SWANSEA COASTGUARD CAMPAIGN |
| That this House congratulates the Save Swansea Coastguard Campaign, established to oppose the Government's recommendation to close Swansea Maritime Rescue Centre at Mumbles, for its ... | |
| 05.09.2011 | COASTAL COMMUNITIES FUND |
| That this House notes that HM Treasury has written to hon. Members explaining the details ofthe new Coastal Communities Fund; further notes that this fund will see over 23 million invested ... |
POST Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 15.09.2011 | Marine planning |
| This POSTnote describes the marine planning process and considers the challenges it will face. | |
| 01.09.2010 | Sea level rise, September 2010 |
| This POSTnote summerizes the causes of sea level rise, and the uncertainties in and the consequences for UK climate change adaptation. | |
| 01.10.2009 | Coastal Management, October 2009 |
| Predicted sea level rise and higher storm surges will increase the risk of coastal erosion and flooding. In response to this challenge, flood and coastal erosion risk management is undergoing direction and policy change. This POSTnote examines past and present coastal management policy and the main issues arising for the future English coastline. | |
| 01.01.2009 | Marine renewables, January 2009 |
| Around 15-20% of the UK's electricity could potentially be produced from marine renewable sources, but the technology is not mature. This POSTnote considers the technologies available and the environmental, economic and technological challenges involved in their deployment. | |
| 01.12.2008 | River basin management plans, December 2008 |
| This POSTnote outlines some of the challenges in implementing River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) in the UK to meet Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives. | |
| 01.06.2008 | Marine conservation zones, June 2008 |
| Marine conservation zones, June 2008. POSTnote 08/310. |
