Iceland defies EU fishing rules
Iceland demands an exemption for its vital fishing industry as it opens talks on joining the EU.
Uproar As UK Firm Drills For Oil In The Arctic
As the clean-up continues in the Gulf of Mexico after the BP oil spill another British company has begun controversial oil exploration in the Arctic waters off Greenland.
Travel Agenda: Dublin observation wheel; Grassroots Festival; Skyscanner's Festival in the Sky; My Lake Hotel; Sveti ...
Today: Enjoy a new perspective of Dublin from the brand-new 60m observation wheel, which offers 360-degree views over the capital ( worldtouristattractions.co.uk ). In Jersey, the Grassroots Festival sees Jose Gonzalez, the Fun Lovin' Criminals, an Eco Village and kids' area taking over the Val de la Mare site near St Ouen, the island's premier surfing spot ( grassroots-jersey.com ).
Fishing advisory councils to tackle stock data deficiencies
REGIONAL fishing advisory councils, frustrated at continuing weaknesses in many International Council For the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) fish stock assessments, are working on a major new initiative to address data deficiencies.
