November 2016 Illegal fishing – dredging around the Eddystone – Fishermen prosecuted A Plymouth skipper and the owner of his boat face a court bill of almost £11,000 after admitting illegal scallop fishing. David Thomas, 29, of Kiln Close, Plymouth, and Portsmouth-based Viviers UK Ltd both pleaded guilty to nine fisheries offences – including dredging in environmentally sensitive …
Category: 2016
Mar 10
Humpback whale returns in Devon ‘like Blue Planet’
A humpback whale has returned to Devon bay and is attracting large numbers of spectators hoping to catch a glimpse. The creature was first spotted more than a week ago off Start Bay near Slapton. There have been reports on social media of its return in recent days and some photos now show it spouting …
Nov 25
Spider Crab Invasion
Spider crab invasion ‘like an underwater horror film’ found off Devon coast (Plymouth Herald)
Nov 25
Fronts & Gannets
http://phys.org/news/2016-09-ocean-fronts-wanderersforaging-gannets-front.html
Nov 25
Dolphin Brixham
Following the death of a dolphin in Brixham the Marine Management Organisation has clarified the regulations covering attempts to rescue them. See https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mmo-clarifies-rules-around-rescue-of-cetaceans
