Marine ecologist working at science/policy/ regulation interface. Estuarine enthusiast, deep-sea PhD. Fish geek, surfer, bookworm, horse riding country lass.
Northumbrian in Devon
Joined February 2011
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Libby West retweeted
The UK gained an uplift in fishing quota when we left the EU.
This year we are running two new trials for English-registered vessels which will test how best to allocate the extra quota to support a sustainable #FishingIndustry.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/local…
ALT Small fishing boats in Mevagissey harbour in Cornwall on a sunny day.
Libby West retweeted
A year after we launched our #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan, we’re accelerating nature recovery with four new actions to protect land and sea 🌍
Included is permanent protection for sandeels, a vital food source for seabirds like #puffins.
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/natur…
Libby West retweeted
We’re taking action to protect marine wildlife. 🌊
Based on our evidence, @DefraGovUK announced today:
🐟 English North Sea waters will be closed to sandeel fishing.
🎣 13 new fisheries bylaws restricting the use of damaging bottom-towed fishing gear.
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2…
Libby West retweeted
Significant announcements from @DefraGovUK today as both #sandeel fishing in the North Sea & bottom #trawling in 13 Marine Protected Areas are banned
gov.uk/government/news/natur… #conservation #MPAs 🐟 🪸
Libby West retweeted
That’s it for day 1 of @cf_conf. We've had a great day meeting people at our stand and it's great to see Leonie Robinson's presentation is already starting conversations on decision-making for a thriving marine environment. We will see you all tomorrow! #CoastalFutures24
Libby West retweeted
🆕 3 more Favourable Conservation Status definitions have been published! Based on ecological evidence to describe what 'good' looks like in England.
View all 36 definitions here: publications.naturalengland.…
#kittiwake #maritimecliffs #violetclickbeetle
ALT Kittiwake and checks on cliff ledge
Libby West retweeted
We welcome the @DefraGovUK consultation on Remote Electronic Monitoring - we’ve been researching this way of improving the environmental performance of commercial fisheries in our waters.
Read more: consult.defra.gov.uk/marine-…
ALT Common dolphins
Libby West retweeted
More than 95% of respondents to @DefraGovUK consultation support a total closure of #sandeel fishing in the North Sea.
Our research shows their importance as a food source for seabirds, marine mammals and commercial fish in the North Sea.
Read more gov.uk/government/consultati…
ALT A kittiwake tends to two young chicks nesting on a rock ledge
Libby West retweeted
D&SIFCA - GUIDANCE FOR FISHERS: LOBSTER AND SPINY LOBSTER. devonandsevernifca.gov.uk/La…
Libby West retweeted
IFCA membership puts local people in the driving seat of fisheries management and is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of inshore fisheries in your region – could you help?
gov.uk/government/news/fanta…
The first six Fisheries Management Plans are out in the world & Defra want your views!
Also a whole raft of consultations & announcements for other important issues including REM, sandeel & tuna.
Big day for UK fisheries, well done to all involved in getting to this point!
We're seizing the day and backing British fishing.
🇬🇧 Making most of our freedoms
🐟 Fishing communities and sustainability key
💰 Cash boost for infrastructure
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/uk-go…
Absolutely brilliant to see @ICES_ASC so clearly lay out their vision for Ecosystem Based Management. Worth a couple of minutes of any marine scientist/policy adviser/ policy maker's time.
🌍 Watch Dive deep - Ecosystem-based management #EBM
➡️ youtu.be/KuR0gCWRfdc
🔍 ICES views EBM as the key approach for managing human activities impacting marine ecosystems and provides evidence for EBM-driven decision-making for many sectors.
@DickeyCollas @DebbiPedreschi
Libby West retweeted
With partners in #France, #Belgium & the #UK, @fish_intel - which studied #fish movements & habitat in the #Channel - will continue to yield and track data beyond its lifetime & aims to feed into the implementation of #EBFM in the region. More at buff.ly/41cAgUl
Libby West retweeted
TODAY at 12:30pm @The_MMO is visiting #Mevagissey to talk about the potential changes to the management of sole 7e in Lyme Bay. This is an ideal opportunity for you to have your questions answered by MMO staff. Drop in if you're in the area. More info: buff.ly/3mKfj4u
Libby West retweeted
The #European Parliament Committee on #Fisheries has called for #CoManagement to be included in the Common Fisheries Policy (#CFP), to ensure #fishers are more meaningfully involved in #fisheries management. Read @EP_Fisheries's full report here: buff.ly/3Kz9te4
Libby West retweeted
Working closely with @EnvAgency we carried out a thorough investigation into damage to the River Lugg.
We welcome today’s sentence and hope this is a stark warning to others that we will take the strongest action to uphold protections for our wildlife.
Today, landowner John Price was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for the destruction of 1.5km of the protected River Lugg.
Together with @NaturalEngland, we welcome this sentence and will continue to work hard to restore the health of our rivers.
📰: gov.uk/government/news/lando…
ALT Photo of River Lugg surrounded by green plants and shrubs
ALT Photo of River Lugg after the banks had been damaged and stripped bare by the landowner
Libby West retweeted
This @FAOFish report on #ClimateChange impacts & action in #fisheries & #aquaculture is a must-read.
Packed with a valuable adaptation toolbox, it helps policy makers & experts put climate solutions into practice.
Check it out now 👉 bit.ly/3mHgEsy
#ECCWO5
Libby West retweeted
What an interesting talk from Libby West from @NaturalEngland on the state of Fisheries in South West seas 🌊 🐟
#SWMEconference23
Libby West retweeted
.@DefraGovUK & @The_MMO have published a three-year progress report of the East Marine Plans, noting that the plans’ policies have yielded a positive outcome in the region. Wider policy changes in the UK likely mean the plans will be replaced by 2027. buff.ly/3zwuMaO
Libby West retweeted
Catchwise - angling survey. The Association of IFCAs has accepted an invitation to join the steering group of Catchwise and D&S IFCA is assisting to spread the news about the opportunity to participate. devonandsevernifca.gov.uk/La…
