Marine Protected Areas welcomed by coastal communities, progressive fishermen and eNGOs COAST: Representatives from coastal communities, scallop divers, sea anglers and conservation organisations showed their passion and support for MPAs at Holyrood last month, coinciding with a Rural Affairs Committee debate on the future of MPAs. To the delight of thousands of MPA supporters on Arran […]
Also read Phil Dyke’s blog below The National Trust is calling for urgent action from Government and agencies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure all coastal areas are ready for the enormous challenges presented by severe storms and rising sea levels. Twelve and a half thousand new homes and businesses have been built […]
Marine Ripple: The beneficial effects of the blue environment to human health and well-being are well documented, but there has been little research into how the growing global issue of marine litter might negate them. To measure this, scientists in Plymouth assessed public reactions to the differing conditions of coastlines, in a project funded by the […]