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04 Nov 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Mael Balland   An international collaboration between fishers and researchers is creating what scientists are calling a “transformational” dataset on ocean temperatures, one that promises to improve not only fishing operations but also the forecasting of significant weather events including marine heatwaves, cyclones, La Niña and El Niño. Sensors recording water temperature and […]

04 Nov 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Ben Stern   A milestone in marine restoration has been achieved after 50,000 native oysters were deployed into the Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire as part of a large-scale effort to rebuild natural oyster reefs. The oysters are expected to improve water quality, capture carbon and create habitats for marine life. Foundational to ecosystem health Bridget […]

30 Oct 2025

NewsWater

Image description: Colourful Oil Spill on Muddy Ground. Photo by Abdulrahman Abubakar / Pexels The Royal Society has issued a stark warning about the risks posed by unregulated chemical mixtures in UK rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Its latest report, Chemical mixtures in aquatic environments: understanding and preventing harm, argues that current regulatory frameworks are […]

30 Oct 2025

NewsWater

Image description: A child’s hands holding a newt. Image by Matthias Gellissen on Unsplash  Peers in the House of Lords have called for stronger statutory duties to embed climate adaptation and water environment resilience into the UK’s planning system, during the latest debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Peers voted resoundingly for an amendment […]

30 Oct 2025

NewsWater

Image description: Cray Reservoir, Wales. Image by MS Meeuwesen / Unsplash Despite a return to wetter conditions across much of England, water resources remain under strain, particularly in the east and south-east, according to the latest government drought report. The Environment Agency’s update highlights persistent low reservoir levels, dry soils, and ongoing drought restrictions.  Storm […]

30 Oct 2025

NewsWater

Image description: stainless steel faucet with running water. Photo by Steve Johnson / pexels The UK’s water regulator Ofwat has published its final performance assessment for the 2020–25 investment period, revealing a mixed picture across the sector. The Water Company Performance Report for 2024–25 evaluates service delivery, environmental impact, and customer outcomes across 16 major […]

30 Oct 2025

NewsWater

Image description: scenic view of Quiraing Mountains in Scotland. Photo by Petra Nesti / Pexels Steve Reed’s comments “risked misleading the public”  The UK Statistics Authority concluded that comments made by Housing Secretary Steve Reed, during his tenure as Environment Secretary, ran the risk of misleading the public about Scottish Water’s environmental performance during a […]