Cefas

Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science: Tackling global challenges through innovative science solutions

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

It's been 2 years since the deployment of subsea mattresses off Scotland's coast for our #OWEC funded NICE Project. Using ROVs & specialist divers, with our partners @ARCmarine, we've been surveying marine life colonising the mattresses to understand impacts on biodiversity. 🌊

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

Thank you to everyone who joined our 10‑year Blue Belt celebration 🌊

It was great to recognise #UKOT leadership, share the launch of our three new strategic pillars; Nature, Climate and People and welcome Montserrat as the latest member.

#BlueBelt10Years @GIUMontserrat

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

As #WorldOceanDay was marked yesterday, we're highlighting a few recent milestones including supporting the establishment of Ghana's first Marine Protected Area.

Strong science and partnerships help protect our blue planet for future generations. 🌊

#OceanScience

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Happy anniversary @ukgovbluebelt!

We're super proud to be part of the Blue Belt Programme and it's fantastic to see the last 10 years of impact reflected in this new report.

Here's to the next 10 years!

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

Today we celebrate 10‑years of the Blue Belt Programme🎉

For a decade, the Programme has supported #UKOTs to lead the protection and sustainable management of their waters.

Discover a decade of ocean impact via our report: https://t.co/6CFAJGgpqe

#BlueBelt10Years

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

🌍 From marine biodiversity and sustainable fisheries to tackling pollution, OCPP has worked with partners around the world to turn science into action.

🎥 Our legacy video captures the impact: https://t.co/TOrXltPKed

#OceanScience #BluePlanetFund @DefraGovUK @JNCC_UK

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Ghana has declared its first Marine Protected Area in the Greater Cape Three Points region🌊

A major step for marine biodiversity, fisheries recovery and coastal livelihoods. Supported by scientific expertise through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

📸Hen Mpoano

#MPA

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

🌍 5 years. Global partnerships. Real impact.

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme has brought science and policy together to support sustainable oceans and resilient communities.

🎥 https://t.co/A5nW5ZrzDf

#OceanScience #BluePlanetFund

@JNCC_UK @DefraGovUK

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Cefas worked with the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority, who delivered workshops across the Solomon Islands supporting coastal communities to protect their livelihoods and food security from pollution risks. Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/0jrhD4EJEC
#SBETechnical

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Cefas worked with Grenada's Ministry for Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy to enable coastal communities to measure and understand how their coastlines are changing, through the Sustainable Blue Economies project.
👉 https://t.co/dWxhpD0Pab
#SBETechnical

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

The Remote Electronic Monitoring Early Adopter trial onboard fishing vessels has ended, after 18 months of collecting data, revealing useful information. Data analysis will continue and inform the next phase.
Read the blog: https://t.co/XnUmqDHYBJ
#RemoteElectronicMonitoring #REM

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Last week Cefas was in Jamaica continuing our work with partners on the Sustainable Blue Economies Support For Enhancement of National Water Quality in the Wider Caribbean Region.
Find out more here: https://t.co/OB8NWVxq1R

#SBETechnical

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

For #BritishScienceWeek, the theme is "Curiosity, what's your question?" Learn about how Remotely Piloted Aircraft can be used to gather data and answer questions about changing habitats and coastal erosion.
Listen here: https://t.co/edKEz6fLLq
#UnchattedWaters #MarinePodcast

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Fantastic findings and photos from the #BeyondTheReef26 Caribbean expedition highlighted in this BBC article. @ukgovbluebelt

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

We're so pleased to see our most exciting findings from the #BeyondTheReef26 Expedition featured in the BBC!

Read the full article 👉 https://t.co/s8RJaFQzV7

This expedition is just the beginning of understanding and protecting these remarkable environments.

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

It's time for the latest edition of #CefasMonthlyNews 📰
In February’s edition:

🎙 New Unchatted Waters podcast
🌍 OCPP milestones
🌊 Seabed carbon insights linked to Ocean Sciences

Read it👉 https://t.co/g3zNPP2rgp

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

The SASROSRC Emergency Response Platform has launched,

The platform helps strengthen preparedness for oil and chemical spills through experts, shared resources, emergency equipment data, and collaborative tools — all in one secure platform.

Learn more: https://t.co/fcRPn3UWUZ

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

A new review brings together over 30 scientists to assess latest evidence on how human activities, including trawling, offshore wind development and climate pressures affect seabed carbon stores.

Read our latest blog 👇

https://t.co/cT3RIDttmE

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Skipper or crew based in Yorkshire? Share what your #fishing grounds mean to you at the #MappingWhatMatters pilot – helping planners to fully consider impacts on fishing communities. Info on drop-ins & postal option: https://t.co/btqycg75i5

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

⏰Submit your abstract by 1st March for guaranteed early bird registration at The International Conference for Molluscan Shellfish Safety 2026 (ICMSS)!

ICMSS 2026 is the premier global forum for advancing shellfish safety.

https://t.co/cphoCojcRW

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Look at these amazing pictures to celebrate #WorldWhaleDay from @ukgovbluebelt's #BeyondtheReef26 expedition🐳.

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

It's #WorldWhaleDay!

The waters around the Turks and Caicos Islands are important nurseries for humpback whales, where mothers come to raise their calves.

Whilst we were conducting research during the #BeyondTheReef26 leg in TCI, a curious mother and calf came to check us out!

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Yorkshire commercial #fishers: take part in @DefraGovUK’s #MappingWhatMatters to put the #fishing grounds important to you & your community on the planning map. Drop-ins in #Whitby & #Bridlington this month. Register your interest & get more info at https://t.co/btqycg75i5