Protecting the environment
Shark finning report
Defra has published the 2010 annual report on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 (Shark finning) that we produce on their behalf.
Read more on the Defra website about sharks, skates and rays.
Marine pollution
Updated Marine Pollution Contingency Plan (13 May 2013)
Marine conservation zones
Consultation launched by Defra (13 December)
European marine sites
Plans for Start Point to Plymouth Sound and Eddystone and Studland to Portland (10 May)
Recent updates
(13 May) Updated list of approved dispersants
(9 May) Helping to protect wildlife in the South West
(30 April) Updated Sabellaria spp reef document