Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Air quality monitoring sites expanded significantly during trial
The number of places where air quality is regularly monitored on the Isle of Man is being significantly increased as part of a two-year trial.
The project...
Thursday, 2 November 2023
Herring success leads to optimism for Manx fishing industry
Local fishermen have successfully caught the allocated 100 tonne quota of herring in Manx waters within weeks of receiving Government support to...
Wednesday, 1 November 2023
Young nature writers recognised for Biosphere adventures
The winners of a competition that encourages young people to explore their Biosphere and write about the nature on their doorstep have been unveiled.
The Young...
Friday, 27 October 2023
Scottish firm fined £20,000 for flouting Manx fishing rules
A Scottish firm has been fined £20,000 after its vessel was found fishing illegally in the Isle of Man’s territorial waters last year.
The owner of the Star...
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Invasive worm species found on boats
An invasive non-native (INNS) worm species has been discovered on two boats in Ramsey after they were removed from the water for cleaning and maintenance.
The...
Friday, 13 October 2023
Animals Welfare Bill 2022: Views sought e-collar ban for cats and dogs
Views on a proposed ban on the use of electronic training collars (e-collars) for cats and dogs are being sought during a six week consultation.
There are...
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Awards celebrate those contributing to a sustainable future
Organisations contributing to a more sustainable Isle of Man were recognised today at the fifth UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards.
The awards celebrate those...
Thursday, 12 October 2023
‘Landmark herring catch’ follows new UK quotas
Local fishermen have started to catch herring in Manx waters thanks to new UK quotas that could enable a commercially viable Manx fishery for the first time...
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Manx king scallop fishery sees sustainability rating increased
The Isle of Man’s king scallop fishery, which opens next month, is now rated among the most sustainably managed in the British Isles by the Marine Conservation...
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Curraghs Wildlife Park: Rare gibbon born as part of European breeding programme
An extremely rare silvery gibbon has been born at the Curraghs Wildlife Park on the Isle of Man.
It is the third baby born to parents Slamet and Nakula since...
Thursday, 28 September 2023