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Precautionary Principle for Sustainability

Fishing News 16 July 2007  Precautionary principle for a more sustainable future.  Precautions, not panic for North Sea hering  The article in June “ No need for panic on North Sea herring” by Ad Corten made interesting reading and clearly … Continue reading

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The Economics of Fishing, and Education for a Sustainable Future

The Economics of Fishing, and Education for a Sustainable Future.  There are many ways to achieve a thriving economy whether, from clean energy technology, boat building or modern electronics to name a few. In Ireland fishing has a vital role … Continue reading

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Saving Ireland’s Salmon: The SALSEA project

SAVING IRELAND’S SALMON It was reported that Dr Ken Whelan( head of The Marine Institute Salmon Research, Newport), stated the main reason, for reduced salmon catches was salmon not surviving at sea. SALSEA Research in the form of the SALSEA … Continue reading

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Qoutas Marine Protected Areas and Marine Management Organisations

Quotas, Marine Protected Areas, and Marine Management Organisations Readers of this paper will know that the real problem for the Irish fishing industry is lack of quota and that Ireland’s share of quota was pretty much set in stone in … Continue reading

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Ecological Economics for Burgeoning Sustainability

  Can Ecological Economics achieve burgeoning sustainability for local fishing communities in Ireland?    Ecological Economics It is now fashionable to try and understand economics from an ecological perspective. Ecological economics sees commerce as a sub set of the ecological … Continue reading

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Water Framework Directive Northern Ireland 2010

Water Framework Directive: River Basin Management Plans     A  Response  by Brendan Kerr , Natural Living Assets   Thank you to Environment and Heritage Service who organised numerous consultation evenings and workshops to address the issues. It is hoped that the outcomes … Continue reading

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Quotas, Marine Protected Areas, and Marine Management Organisations

Quotas, Marine Protected Areas, and Marine Management Organisations Readers of this paper will know that the real problem for the Irish fishing industry is lack of quota and that Ireland’s share of quota was pretty much set in stone in … Continue reading

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Ecological Economics,burgeoning sustainability for local fishing communities in Ireland?

Can Ecological Economics achieve burgeoning sustainability for local fishing communities in Ireland?   Ecological Economics It is now fashionable to try and understand economics from an ecological perspective. Ecological economics sees commerce as a sub set of the ecological system … Continue reading

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Specific Response to DCAL consultation: Salmon

Specific answers to the questions asked in consultation. PART 4     DEPARTMENTAL PROPOSALS AND QUESTIONNAIRE   This completed Questionnaire should be returned to the Response Co-ordinator in the pre-paid envelope provided, by the consultation closing date of  11th April … Continue reading

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Cod Recovery Symposium 2008

Cod recovery Summary findings of a Symposium, 2007 Findings of MJ Kaiser Bangor University . Need for Alternative Management Spatial management is required. No take zones, Temporary closures, Education programmes, outcomes and measures for objectives. Need to consider economic consequences … Continue reading

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