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The European Commission has confirmed that Isle of Man Queenies had been awarded European Union ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ status. This award means that queenies landed elsewhere or that do not meet the highest standards cannot claim to be Isle of Man Queenies. Phil Gawne… read more »
DEFA Minister Phil Gawne has issued a stern warning to fishermen wishing to land immature queenies into the Isle of Man for processing, or to carry them through Manx waters. Speaking today he said: “A random factory inspection yesterday produced evidence of significant amounts of… read more »
Phil Gawne MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, has welcomed recognition of the Isle of Man’s pioneering approach to marine conservation. The Channel 4 programme Hugh’s Fish Fight: Save Our Seas, broadcast on Thursday night (14 February 2013), visited the Isle of Man as… read more »
International commitment to marine conservation will be back in the spotlight today (Monday, February 25) as thousands of environmental campaigners prepare to march on Westminster. The mass rally has been organised by TV presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall as a focal point of his campaign to promote… read more »