Scottish Legal News: RSPB wins legal challenge to put four Scottish wind farms on hold A bird conservation charity has successfully challenged plans to develop four offshore wind farms in the Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay. A judge in the Court of Session ruled that the decisions by the Scottish Ministers to grant consent for the construction […]

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The Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry into the future of the natural environment in the light of the EU referendum. Inquiry: Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum Issues include the future of funding for biodiversity and agri-environment schemes, the likely changes in the devolved administration, and the role that managed rewilding can […]

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LWEC – Taking the threat of coastal surges into account in planning for the future With climate change towns, cities and energy infrastructure in the UK’s coastal zone are under increasing threat from sea-level rise and intermittent storms. Storm surges are particularly dangerous due to their extreme water level and large waves. Strengthening and raising […]

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A study published today in Nature’s online journal Scientific Reports (www.nature.com/articles/srep30164) has shown that temperature profiles from scuba divers’ computers can be compiled to provide accurate records across the globe that add to our existing monitoring network in inshore areas. The potential of scuba divers to provide vital information about the temperature of our oceans […]

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The comb jellies are an interesting and fascinating group of organisms, however, recent footage of their predatory behaviour is challenging conventional views of their role and evolution. Watch the 2nd July video. Thanks to Matt Witt. More stunning ctenophore videos #combjelly

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