The Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is one of ten IFCAs around the coast of England which manage sea fisheries resources and the marine environment from mean high water out to six nautical miles. We have powers under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to write and enforce our own byelaws in our own districts to manage the exploitation of sea fisheries resources, including within Marine Conservation Zones. We came into force in April 2011, replacing our predecessors the Sea Fisheries Committees.
Report
Share
Report
Share
1 of 8
More Related Content
Similar to Restoring Sussex's Kelp Forests A Tale of Recovery and Hope.pptx
The wonders of our planet extend far beyond the familiar landscapes of forests and savannas. Beneath the surface of our vast oceans lies a realm teeming with life and brimming with the extraordinary diversity of marine biodiversity.
FizzyTransition - Building a nursery for coralfizzytransition
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life.
Coral reefs support more than 200 million people.
Coral reefs generate billions of dollars through tourism.
About half of the world’s coral reefs have been damaged or destroyed.
Coral reefs are the most endangered habitat on the planet.
FizzyTransition - Building a nursery for coral (high res)fizzytransition
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life.
Coral reefs support more than 200 million people.
Coral reefs generate billions of dollars through tourism.
About half of the world’s coral reefs have been damaged or destroyed.
Coral reefs are the most endangered habitat on the planet.
The document summarizes a 2001 paper by Dr. Jeremy Jackson analyzing changes to coastal ecosystems due to overfishing and pollution over recent centuries. It finds collapses in populations of large vertebrates and sessile ecosystem engineers, with communities shifting to bacterially-dominated states. Unless large species are restored through experimental reintroduction, Jackson warns coastal ecosystems may be dominated by microbes within decades, fundamentally altering ocean evolution.
The immense region of the world’s seas has long enraptured human interest, filling in as both a wellspring of secret and a boondocks for logical investigation. Throughout the long term, propels in sea life science have unfurled like the pages of a convincing story, uncovering the complexities of maritime environments, the elements of marine life, and the significant impact of the seas on Earth’s environment. From the beginning of sea investigation to the present state of the art advancements, the excursion of understanding our seas has been set apart by constant development and disclosure.
This gathering plans to diagram the momentous advances in sea life science, giving a thorough outline of the developing scene of maritime exploration. We will investigate the pivotal moments, revolutionary technologies, and collaborative efforts that have shaped our understanding of the oceans as we delve into the depths of this multidisciplinary field. From the revelation of aqueous vents and the planning of sea flows to the investigation of outrageous remote ocean conditions, every part in this investigation of sea life science mirrors the vigorous quest for information that drives researchers, specialists, and pioneers the same.
The job of sea life science reaches out past the domains of unadulterated interest. It assumes a critical part in tending to squeezing worldwide difficulties, for example, environmental change, overfishing, and the protection of biodiversity. As we face a period of exceptional ecological change, the bits of knowledge acquired from sea life science become progressively crucial for educated independent direction and supportable administration regarding our seas.
The Ash Creek Conservation Association aims to preserve and protect the Ash Creek tidal estuary, one of the few remaining in an urban area in the US. It provides habitat for migratory birds, oysters, and other wildlife. ACCA works to educate the public, advocate for protection from development, and encourage ecological uses like birdwatching. Through cleanups, restoration efforts, and preventing docks and fills, ACCA has helped Ash Creek avoid development and continue as an important natural area amid urban surroundings.
Sustainable Design Through Oyster Reef RestorationKayla Kernich
Oyster reefs are important for coastal ecosystems but have declined globally by 85% due to overharvesting. This document details a project that designed and tested biologically compatible structures made of crab trap wire to provide substrate for oyster spat attachment and reef restoration. The objectives were to design configurations of crab trap wire, implement prototypes, and study their ecological compatibility and stability. Prototypes included cylinders, mobius strips, sloped rectangles, and permeable pavement treatments. The structures aim to rebuild oyster reef populations and protect coastal shorelines in the ACE Basin region.
Genetically Developed Corals to Save The Great Barrier Reef Cameron Choi
Scientists are genetically modifying corals in hopes of helping the Great Barrier Reef adapt to climate change faster. They are crossbreeding corals from different areas and using IVF to speed up reproduction. This could allow corals to evolve more quickly to survive rising temperatures, which currently threaten the reef. However, genetically modified corals may outcompete native species or introduce invasive traits, so their effects need further study.
The document discusses closed loop urbanism and using oysters to preserve coastal areas. It outlines key principles of closed loop environments that recycle materials. It then discusses using oyster reefs to improve coastal water quality by filtering pollutants. The life cycle of oysters is described where they attach to form reefs that provide habitat and protect shorelines. Recycling oyster shells is important to provide substrate for new oysters to attach to and continue rebuilding reefs.
The document discusses marine defaunation, or the loss of animal life in the oceans caused by human activity. Some key points:
- Marine defaunation began much later than terrestrial defaunation, only intensifying in the last century with industrial fishing and coastal development. However, human impacts on marine wildlife are increasing rapidly.
- Few marine animal species have gone completely extinct compared to land animals, but populations of many species have declined greatly. Local extinctions where species disappear from parts of their range have been common.
- While extinction rates remain lower than on land currently, marine extinction rates may be approaching a transition point similar to what occurred during the industrial revolution on land, with rates set
“Coral reefs represent some of the worlds most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive.” ~ Sheherazade Goldsmith
“The oceans deserve our respect and care, but you have to know something before you can care about it.” ~ Sylvia Earle
The document discusses the issue of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and its impacts on marine life and ecosystems. Through research, it has been found that large amounts of plastic pollution in the oceans are killing and injuring marine animals like turtles who often ingest plastic bags mistaking them for jellyfish. There is also evidence that the garbage accumulating on ocean floors is limiting food sources for smaller sea creatures and creating an imbalanced ecosystem. Further research is still needed to fully understand all of the impacts of deep sea garbage sitting on the ocean bottom.
This document analyzes data from a citizen science marine survey program called Seasearch to describe the spatial distribution of pink sea fan colonies in southwest UK coastal waters from 2001-2012. It finds that pink sea fan colonies are concentrated in some areas but also exist outside of existing Marine Protected Areas, potentially putting them at risk from bottom-towed fishing activities. The analysis demonstrates how organized citizen science data can help inform broad scale patterns of biodiversity and assesses whether the locations of pink sea fans match up with areas that have legal protection from bottom-towed fishing gears.
This document summarizes a study that examined the consumption of estuarine food resources by the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal community in Australia and potential health implications from trace metal exposure. A survey found that 95% of respondents fish and 98% eat seafood weekly or more. Sand mullet and Sydney rock oysters are important resources. Trace metal levels were measured in these species and estimated dietary exposure was calculated and compared to guidelines. Exposure to some metals like cadmium may exceed tolerable levels for those relying heavily on these resources, suggesting further investigation is needed to minimize health risks.
Krill are small crustaceans, like shrimp. The Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, live in large schools in the cold, pristine waters of Antarctica. The Southern Ocean is home to thousands of different marine life species, all dependent on each other in a vulnerable ecosystem.
Intact Oceans and Their Benefits, by Edward Lohnes, Conservation InternationalWILD Foundation
The document discusses several papers that illustrate the benefits of healthy oceans. It summarizes that intact oceans are crucial for life on Earth and provide many services like food and climate regulation. However, oceans face many threats from human activities. Studies show that marine protected areas can help restore ecosystems and biodiversity by limiting fishing and other extractive activities. Recent research also finds that dynamic protection approaches may further help increase fish biomass. Additionally, protecting blue carbon sinks can significantly offset carbon emissions and help mitigate climate change. Comprehensive ocean zoning is needed to manage cumulative human impacts on marine environments.
Apes the clarence river estuary restoration project in australia[1]megangarrett
The Clarence River Estuary in Australia contains endangered ecological communities and species. In the 1920s, a causeway was built across the estuary that blocked tidal flows, causing a buildup of sediments and nutrients. This led to algae blooms, higher water temperatures, and the death of seagrass beds. In 2008, a double-cell box culvert was installed in the causeway to restore tidal exchange and fish passage. This $420,000 project has successfully improved conditions in the estuary by reducing nutrients and temperatures and allowing the recovery of seagrass and fish populations.
The document summarizes a report on the Mamanuca Coral Reef Conservation Project conducted in Fiji in 2001. The project aimed to assess the health of local reefs and improve environmental awareness. Surveys found widespread impacts like coral bleaching had degraded the reefs. A habitat map showed that reef habitats covered only 70 km^2 of the 1826 km^2 project area. Most sites were in poor condition with low coral cover. The project recommends expanding marine reserves to 20% of reefs to protect biodiversity and fisheries while reducing threats to reef health.
Similar to Restoring Sussex's Kelp Forests A Tale of Recovery and Hope.pptx (20)
Storm surge expected along the coastline of South Africa:SABC News
An intense cold front/mid-latitude cyclone is forecasted to bring a significant drop in atmospheric
pressure and strong winds, leading to high waves and storm surge along the west and south-east coastline
of South Africa
28 जून को मुंबई के माहिम स्थित सेंट माइकल चर्च में 1 जुलाई से लागू हुए तीन आपराधिक कानूनों पर चर्चा का आयोजन किया गया। तीन नए आपराधिक कानून ‘भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (बीएनएसएस) अधिनियम 2023’, ‘भारतीय न्याय संहिता (बीएनएस) अधिनियम 2023’ और ‘भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (बीएसए) अधिनियम 2023’ ने भारतीय दंड संहिता, 1860, दंड प्रक्रिया संहिता और भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम की जगह ली है।
टीआईएसएस से 100 से अधिक शैक्षणिक और गैर-शैक्षणिक कर्मचारियों की बर्खास्तगी के बाद, पूर्व छात्रों ने एक खुला पत्र लिखकर संस्थान की कार्रवाई, विशेष रूप से महिला अध्ययन केंद्र की फैकल्टी के साथ अन्यायपूर्ण व्यवहार की निंदा की है।
07072024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
Let's cook populism! A recipe from HungaryGábor Polyák
The presentation was the keynote speech of the Weizenbaum Institute's workshop Understanding Demecracy and Illiberal Communication. It shows what lessons from the Hungarian illiberal transformation are useful or threatening for other countries, and what lessons are unique to the Hungarian system.
एडिटर्स गिल्ड ऑफ इंडिया ने स्पीकर को पत्र लिखकर संसदीय कार्यवाही तक पत्रकारों की ‘पूर्ण’ पहुंच बहाल करने का आग्रह किया है, जिसे पहले कोविड-19 संबंधी प्रोटोकॉल के कारण हटा दिया गया था।
Recent Changes in Foreign Relations between Nepal and Chinaarora90avinash
The intricacies between China and Nepal relations have been historical. Both nations come to the fore when talking about border disputes. Recently, the political scenario has seen a shift with China’s advancement in bolstering Nepal’s circumstances. China endeavored to nurture unity and open a myriad of routes to assist Nepal at every front. Currently, it is assisting in the following ways:
06072024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
08072024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
2. University of Sussex Professor Mika Peck points to two major issues to the disappearance of
kelp: rising temperatures and human pressure.Atrawling ban, covering 300 square kilometers,
is a start to giving the ecosystem a chance for a natural recovery.
Off the coastof Sussex, an ambitious project is underway to restore once-thriving kelp forests that
have all but disappeared over the past few decades. The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project, led by
researchers from the University of Sussex, aims to monitor and facilitate the recovery of this vital
marine ecosystem following a trawling ban implemented in 2021.
Historically kelp, the name given to a group of brown seaweeds that form dense aggregations
known as kelp forests, was abundant along the Sussex coastline and provided an essential habitat
that supported both marine life and local fisheries. But 96% of this important habitat has diminished
over time, leavingjust afew small patchesandindividualplants. TheSussexKelp Recovery Project
has a goal to bring it back for the benefit of nature, fisheries, coastal communities and our planet.
3. The group worked with a diverse community to impose the local bylaw, which impacts livelihoods of
some fisheries but also was supported by fishers who see that the recovery would lead to better
fishing, sports fishing, net, potting and crabbing. The process included creating documentaries to
visually show the impact and feature expert sources. Over time the fishers came to support the
project as the awareness grew and public pressure for the ban also rose.
In this episode of Blue Pioneers, Host and Sea Change Row Expedition Skipper Kat Bruce spoke with
Professor Peck, PhD studentAlice Clark, and lecturer / project co-lead Valentina Scarponi from the
University of Sussex to gain their insights into the importance of kelp forests and hear more about their
work.
They painted a picture of a coastline that, prior to 1987, was teeming with life supported by extensive kelp
beds stretching for kilometers out to sea. These underwater forests served as crucial nursery grounds for
fish and provided habitat for countless marine species. A combination of factors including a major storm in
1987 and destructive bottom trawling practices led to the near-complete loss of Sussex's kelp forests.
The ecosystem shift has had far-reaching consequences for local biodiversity and fisheries.
4. The ecosystem probably will not recover to the same state it was back in the 1980s, but it has a chance to
becomemorebiodiverse thanit waswhentrawlingwasat its highest. In their mostrecent publishedstudy, the
project team reported finding 81 different marine vertebrate species in the area, including dolphins, sharks, rays,
cuttlefish andthe rare Europeaneel waspicked upwitheDNAsamples.Still, this result is indicative of asad,
degraded ecosystem, Mika said.
But there are also reasons for hope. As Valentina pointed out, nature has a remarkable ability to bounce back
when given the chance. The researchers emphasized the importance of public engagement and a shift in how
we view our relationship with nature.
Looking to the future, Mika advocated for adopting a "rights of nature" legal framework that would allow
ecosystems like the kelp forests to be represented in court against polluters or other threats. This paradigm
shift, coupled with individual actions and collective activism, could pave the way for meaningful change.
Join in these important discussions with Blue Pioneers, as we face interconnected biodiversity and climate
crises and explore projects like the Sussex Kelp Recovery offer valuable lessons in ecosystem restoration and
the power of community-driven conservation efforts.
5. Episode Highlights:
-Sussex coastline once home to extensive kelp forests, crucial for marine biodiversity
-Trawling ban implemented in 2021 to allow ecosystem recovery
-Researchers using eDNAand video surveys to monitor biodiversity
-81 marine vertebrate species identified so far, including rare European eel
-Challenges include climate change, pollution, and altered seabed conditions
-Researchers advocate for "rights of nature" legal framework
-Public engagement and shift in relationship with nature seen as crucial for conservation
-Project offers hope for ecosystem restoration efforts globally
About the Project:
The Sussex Inshore Fisheries and ConservationAuthority is one of ten IFCAs around the coast of England which
manage sea fisheries resources and the marine environment from mean high water out to six nautical miles. We
havepowersunderthe MarineandCoastalAccessAct 2009to write andenforce ourownbyelawsin ourown
districts to manage the exploitation of sea fisheries resources, including within Marine Conservation Zones. We
came into force inApril 2011, replacing our predecessors the Sea Fisheries Committees.
6. I
FCA Vision
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities will lead, champion and manage a
sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right
balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas,
sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.
Discover more about the UK’s largest marine rewilding project
Learn more about this episode’s Guests:
Mika Peck, professor of conservation ecology at the University of Sussex.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mika-peck-59263424/
Alice Clark, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-clark-phd/
Valentina Scarponi, lecturer at the University of Sussex co lead the kelp restoration
project. https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p357470-valentina-scarponi
7. About Kat
Dr. Kat Bruce is CEO and Founder of NatureMetrics Ltd., a leading provider of
biodiversity monitoring data, using eDNA surveys, metabarcoding and more.
She is the skipper of a team of six women who work in the fields of nature, climate and
corporate sustainability will launch their data-collection Sea Change Row Expedition
on June 9. Beginning at the Tower Bridge in Londone, the crew will row 2,000 miles
around the British coastline without stopping and unassisted. Their mission to to
collect data on biodiversity, microplastics, sound and ocean temperature, which will
supporting a long term study on ocean health led by the University of Portsmouth.
The Blue Pioneers podcast documents the work that is being done and features
projects that are on the Sea Change route this summer.
8. CONTACT
DETAIL
S:
Brand Name - Better worlds
Address- 444 W Ocean Blvd, Suite
800, Long Beach, California 90802,
US
Phone no.- 1-562-294-4646
Category - Technology,
Information and Internet
betterworlds.com