Transport Malta issued another Notice to Mariners advising of further ongoing works in at the Bugibba Quay to advise on restrictions for berthing due to dredging and underwater works.
The works are part of the project to create a new landing place for marine transport between different harbours, as well as upgrades to the quay itself.
The Malta Ranger Unit has launched a reporting portal for reporting environmental crimes which may be monitored by the unit and bring in to the attention of relevant authorities. This can include marine littering and illegal activities in marine protected areas. The reporting portal, available at https://malta-ranger-unit.atlassian.net/…/customer/portals lets you register and follow your cases. However, Read More
The Government announced through a press release by the DOI that Sea Urchin harvesting is now subject to a two-year moratorium. As of today, Friday 7th July, a two-year moratorium on sea urchin collection will come into effect The Government has launched two joint initiatives in an effort to replenish the sea urchin’s population. Sea Read More
The Malta Police Force announced in a press release that it was informed at about noon today that a diver needed assistance at Ċirkewwa. Emergency services went on site and assisted the diver who had been brought to shore and was being given assistance by persons accompanying him. The emergency services provided assistance and took Read More
Transport Malta, in two Notices to Mariners published on its website, announced the setting up of fairways at Mgarr ix-Xini and Xlendi. In view that in both cases the zones are also used by divers (e.g. visiting caverns at Mgarr ix-Xini and whilst crossing the bay from the Southern side of Xlendi to the northern Read More
Seahorses are nowadays a rarity to see, so it’s always heart warming to see footage showing them! It is even more heartwarming when footage and photos are shot responsibly. Reminder: do not use lights or flashes, keep distance, watch your fins (don’t hit other seahorses whilst filming their buddy) and report sightings to the Seahorse Read More
Tim Eckly (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005509125918) is looking for help as he lost the following two items in the space of a few days. Pictures below for reference If you found any of them, kindly contact Tim at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005509125918 Reminder – Contact Us if you lost something and you’d like to put a post here that stays a Read More