Cefas

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

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Congratulations to Cefas CEO Neil Hornby on his new appointment as @NaturalEngland CEO! Neil will be leaving Cefas in the autumn.

We wish him the very best of luck in his new role.
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[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

📸 Last week, seven students from local colleges joined us at our Lowestoft and Weymouth sites. From design and coding to lab work and cutting-edge science, they embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity. Good luck for the future! 👏 #WorkExperience

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

📢 Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-2026 is out.

Discover how Cefas is making an impact in marine science to support healthier seas, sustainable food, clean energy and a more resilient environment.

🔗 Read the full report: https://t.co/bl1Prsirqd

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Great to welcome Fisheries Minister Stephen Morgan @DefraGovUK on board the Cefas RV Endeavour in Portland today to see our leading marine science capability in action. Through innovation & cutting-edge technology, our science supports sustainable fisheries and healthy seas. 🌊

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

It was great to have Cefas Scientist Rosalyn Seddon appear on @BBCRadio4's Rare Earth.

The episode explores how new technology allows us to hear underwater sound and the work underway in the UK to minimise noise pollution. 🚢 🌊

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/YaR0ue9mTK

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

It's time for the latest edition of #CefasMonthlyNews 📰

In June's edition:
🌊 UK Centre for Seabed Mapping featured on ITV
🌍 Ocean Country Partnership Programme
🐟 Ghana's first Marine Protected Area
💙 Ten years of the Blue Belt Programme

Read it 👉 https://t.co/6LktuhE9GP

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

At the recent Sharks International 2026 conference, Cefas and partners showcased the impact from our Biodiversity Challenge Funds #IWTCF Catch Aware project, presenting and contributing to expert panels.
Read more in our blog https://t.co/wVJyvRaDtd
#IllegalWildlifeTrade

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

To wrap up Invasive Species Week, find out how you can get involved!
Local Action Groups and other organisations based across England, Wales and Scotland provide volunteering opportunities to get involved.
Find your local group here: https://t.co/mH6WiM8e9j
@InvasiveSp
#INNSWeek

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

For Day 5 of Invasive Species Week, find out how our Fish Health Inspectorate helps safeguard the health of fish and shellfish, including ornamental aquatic animals to prevent disease and non-native species threats.
Find out more: https://t.co/ijFIkhdnHU
@InvasiveSp
#INNSWeek

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Invasive Species Week Day 3!
Today we’re highlighting the importance of ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ in helping prevent the accidental spread of disease to protect our waters, and wildlife🐟🎣
Read advice for anglers here: https://t.co/m2IL8GaR1K
@InvasiveSp #INNSWeek

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

Invasive Species Week, day 2!
Have you ever walked along a beach and noticed pieces of plastic waste washed up along the shore? Plastic waste can carry non-native species.
Find out more in our blog: https://t.co/8pskebHVpu
@InvasiveSp
#INNSweek

[@FisheriesAPPG @fisheriesappg]

.@CefasGovUK is inviting under-12m vessel operators to take part in a @CleanCatchUK trial testing whether pingers can help reduce dolphin bycatch in inshore gill-net fisheries. Applications close this coming Friday 19 June, or sooner if all places are filled. Find out more at: https://t.co/yGm3DwtrAD

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

New data from Cefas’ WaveNet buoys show the late-May heatwave also pushed up sea temperatures around England and Wales, with differences at some sites ranging from 2.6°C to 4.4°C higher than normal for this point in the year. ☀️ 🌊 🌡️

Read more: https://t.co/TcsEmFgDNC

[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