13 Mar 2017
The scale of programmes and projects focusing on plastics is growing hugely. Four articles focusing on plastic and in particular plastic bottles – at different scales – Global (UNEP) to London (One bottle less) to Coca Cola to Scottish Deposit return schemes. Signup for the 38 degrees petition on deposit return schemes (211k/300K needed) 1. […]
13 Mar 2017
In early 2016 Scottish Government established fisheries restrictions in Scottish Marine Protected Areas to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems. The ‘mobile’ fishing sector (i.e. the part of the fishing industry most likely to be affected by these MPA) raised many concerns about the negative impact the restrictions could have on coastal communities. This report looks at […]
13 Mar 2017
Amy Wardlaw, MMO (August 2016): The warmer weather may tempt you towards the coast and learning more about the marine environment. When doing so it’s important you consider both your own safety and that of any animals you may encounter. Swimming with seals Whether swimming with, feeding, photographing or catching Pokemon versions of them – getting close to seals is best […]
13 Mar 2017
BBC: A humpback whale has returned to Devon bay and is attracting large numbers of spectators hoping to catch a glimpse The creature was first spotted more than a week ago off Start Bay near Slapton. There have been reports on social media of its return in recent days and some photos now show it spouting water […]
13 Mar 2017
We will be staging our annual P1 Marine Foundation National Student Awards on Tuesday 21st March at The Royal Institution of Great Britain in central London. This will be the fifth year we have staged the Awards, which reward and fund UK students in higher education whose outstanding research projects will help protect and conserve […]
08 Mar 2017
The Greener UK coalition of 13 major environmental organisations, including WWF, the National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, has today launched its manifesto calling on the UK government to restore and enhance the environment as part of its plans for leaving the European Union. They say, “We are depleting our soils and water supplies, […]
08 Mar 2017
Updated documentation of the current programme from the Environment Agency Between April 2015 and March 2021, government will invest £2.5 billion to reduce the risks of flooding and coastal erosion. Local authorities, internal drainage boards and the Environment Agency are working together with local communities to develop 1,500 schemes. These schemes will reduce flood risk […]
08 Mar 2017
Utility Week: ‘Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom has confirmed that the competitive water retail market for business, charities and public sector customers will open as planned on 1 April 2017. Government recently completed an assurance process to confirm that appropriate structures and preparations had been put in place for the new market and Leadsom said: “It’s […]
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