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Nov
28

Managing UK’s Marine Natural Resources

Location: London, England

Dates: 28 November 2013

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A CMS conference concentrating on Managing UK's Marine Natural Resources will focus on:

  • recovery and marine ecology
  • feature lead conservation
  • ecological coherence
  • understanding the barriers to progress
The meeting will highlight the practical difficulties and consequences of particular lines of thought and ways forward. Simpler, and clearer views will be set out to drive the debate with ample time for audience involvement and discussion to highlight steps that could be taken to make more effective progress . For more information about the programme and registration- click here.

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Nov
28

Managing UK’s Marine Natural Resources

Location: London, England

Dates: 28 November 2013

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The Marine & Coastal Access Act2009 set out important new provisions for the management of our marine natural resources including marine conservation zones and marine spatial plans. In addition to this the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive is also highlighting important areas where progress is being sought. Whilst recognising that we are learning and working our way through these new programmes a host of difficult issues are arising from the implementation process. The aim of this conference is to discuss a number of key issues affecting marine natural resource management, and as an outcome prepare some clear statements of how progress might be made.
  For more info see attached agenda.  

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Nov
27

Fisheries Committee (PECH) meeting

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Dates: 27 - 28 November 2013

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Nov
27

Energy efficiency in Fisheries

Location: Lysekil, Sweden

Dates: 27 November 2013

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With global warming and high fuel prices the topic of fuel efficiency has become important for future environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries. The topic is complex and involves a wide range of issues from stock management to economic subsidies.
The seminar targets managers, stakeholders, researchers, politicians, and other interested on energy efficiency and fuel tax concessions in fisheries.The seminar is held in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers and provides an opportunity to discuss the topic in a Nordic forum.

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Nov
21

VATTEN13

Location: Åhus, Sweden

Dates: 21 November 2013

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What has happened to the water in Hanöbukten? The seminar is organised by Ålakademin in collaboration with: Region Skåne, Kristianstad Kommun, Absolut Company, Biosfärområde Kristianstads Vattenriket, MalmbergGruppen, Åhus Församling, HKR Högskolan Kristianstad, Vattenrådet för Blekingekusten, Blekingekustens Vattenvårdsförbund, Helgeåns Vattenråd, Hushållningssällskapet, Sydkustens Fiskeområde, EU.  

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Nov
20

Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic

Location: Ostend, Belgium

Dates: 20 - 22 November 2013

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The conference is being organised by the Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), the Flanders Marine Institute (Vliz), the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (museum) and Ghent University. Scientists and policymakers will be brought together to share knowledge and discuss the topic.

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Nov
18

Agriculture and Fisheries Council

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Dates: 18 - 19 November 2013

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Nov
14

Deep-Ocean Industrialization and Responsible Stewardship lecture

Location: London, United Kingdom

Dates: 14 November 2013

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The IMarEST Stanley Gray Lecture series was launched in 2002 with the next lecture  taking place on Thursday 14 November at Trinity House. The lectures are given by key figures from the fields of marine engineering, science and technology and this year is no exception.

Professor Cindy Lee Van Dover, Harvey Smith Professor of Biological Oceanography, Director, Duke University Marine Laboratory and Chair, Division of Marine Science & Conservation, Duke University, Beaufort, NC, USA will be giving the lecture entitled “Deep-Ocean Industrialization and Responsible Stewardship: Extraction of Ore from Deep-Sea Hot Springs”.

The lecture is free of charge to attend but places are limited. To register your place, email events@imarest.org or phone +44 (0)20 7382 2702.  Or see link below for more information.

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Nov
14

Fishing for Space

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania

Dates: 14 November 2013

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The title of the event is "sketching maritime and spatial planning and fisheries management in the Baltic Sea Region".

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Nov
11

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Annual Forum

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania

Dates: 11 - 12 November 2013

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The fourth annual forum will be jointly hosted by the Commission and the Lithuanian Presidency, and is entitled "Baltic Sea, Baltic Growth, Baltic Environment". Under the EU Strategy several fisheries related flagship projects have been initiated, such as the BALTFISH forum and a plan of action for salmon recovery and an end to discards. The process began during the Swedish EU Presidency in 2009.

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