Common Blue © Peter Eeles, Butterfly Conservation
JNCC UK Biodiversity Statistics 2012
Latest results from the UKBMS
Latest results and population trends from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, with data up to the end of 2011. Despite recent success for some of the rarest species, almost three quarters of UK butterfly species show long-term decline, including familiar garden species.
Bluefin tuna © Pixelmania_Dreamstime
JNCC commission work from TRAFFIC
Priority action for high risk fish
A report exploring a strategic overview of risks posed to aquatic organisms (fish and invertebrates) by commercial exploitation for international trade.
Bedrock reef at Solan Bank © JNCC
JNCC Consultation launched
FIVE new possible Marine Protected Areas
JNCC have launched a three month public consultation on the selection of five important possible marine protected areas (MPA) for reef habitats in Scottish offshore waters.
The closing date for the 12 week formal consultation is 25th May 2012.
Adalia punctata © R Comont
Native ladybirds displaced
Invasive alien predator causes rapid declines of European ladybirds
A new study, supported with funding from JNCC, has been published by the Centre of Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), which provides evidence of the impact of invasive ‘harlequin’ ladybirds on populations of native ladybirds.