22 Jan 2023
22 Jan 2023
New report shows alarming changes in the entire global water cycle
In 2022, a third La Niña year brought much rain to Australia and Southeast Asia and dry conditions to the other side of the Pacific. These patterns were expected, but behind these variations there are troubling signs the entire global water cycle is changing. Our research team watches the global water cycle closely. We […]
22 Jan 2023
Sharks in the Mersey!
From the BBC A flurry of shark species have been caught in the River Mersey estuary as anglers recorded a huge surge in fish populations. Smooth-hound, starry smooth-hound and bull huss sharks were all found in stretches between Howley Weir in Warrington and Perch Rock, Wirral. The sharks were among 37 fish species recorded by […]
22 Jan 2023
Role of constructed wetlands in managing the spread of microplastics
Every year World Wetlands Day is celebrated on the 2 February to raise the profile of the value of wetlands in all their forms. In the run up to World Wetlands Day in 2023, the Global Water Forum is running several stories relating to wetlands. Here we focus on constructed wetlands. Constructed wetlands in urban […]
22 Jan 2023
Independent experts publish findings into crab deaths
The panel of independent experts set up to assess the cause of dead and dying crabs washed up on shores from October 2021 have published their findings. The panel, made up of experts from academia and industry, was chaired by Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser Gideon Henderson with input from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir […]
22 Jan 2023
Reaction to the launch of proposals to ban bottom-towed gear in 13 MPAs
Last week we covered the story of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) launching a consultation on a proposed byelaw to ban bottom-towed gear in 13 MPAs to protect marine ecosystems in England. The area covered is over 4,000 km2 and combined with existing MMO byelaws, this will bring the total area protected from bottom-towed gear by MMO […]
22 Jan 2023
Over 100 bids to drill for new oil & gas in the North Sea
More than 100 applications have been submitted to drill for new oil and gas in the North Sea, the BBC has reported. A total of 115 bids have been received and the successful applicants will be announced later in 2023. The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), which regulates the sector, said a total […]
22 Jan 2023
Crown Estate complete offshore wind agreements to power 7 million homes
The Crown Estate (TCE) announced that it has signed Agreements for Lease for six offshore wind projects which could begin to generate around 8GW of green electricity by 2030, enough for more than seven million homes. Three of the six projects are located off the North Wales, Cumbria and Lancashire coast, and three are […]
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