Guardian: Seawater temperature is rising faster than predicted, which is likely to worsen extreme weather events around the world The world’s oceans are warming at a faster rate than previously estimated, new research has found, raising fresh concerns over the rapid progress of climate change. Warming oceans take up more space, a process known as thermal […]
No links in this article from Water Briefing, despite searches on the Swansea City and Swansea Bay City Region websites. It is not at all clear how this will work with the previous developers. Water Briefing: ‘Eleven companies and organisations have expressed an interest in delivering a tidal lagoon for Swansea Bay – the project […]
The Wildlife Trusts: ‘In 2019, the UK plans to leave the European Union. Before our departure, the Government must ensure there is a clear vision for our marine environment. While it is important that we retain existing EU law through the Withdrawal Bill and anticipated Fisheries Bill, this departure is a unique opportunity to improve […]
Cutlass fish – Schmidt Ocean @SchmidtOcean 09/01/2019, 22:21 Click here to view the video pic.twitter.com/tLKnqPCcHI Take a moment and just float with us ~ enjoy the absolute beauty of these cutlass fish, schooling and vertically feeding. From #ROV #SuBastian‘s livestream at the Quepos Slide off the coast of Costa Rica, down to 400m deep. 5th […]
CAOLAS ‘More than 40 charities, fishing bodies and community groups are calling for an inquiry into watchdog Marine Scotland over fears it is unable to protect Scotland’s waters from criminal activity. National Trust for Scotland and the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation are amongst signatories to a joint letter asking Holyrood to “take urgent measures” to protect coastal waters […]
Leakage and water transfers – Government and Ofwat keep up the pressure on water companies The Government and Ofwat have signalled their intention to keep up the pressure on the water companies to drive leakage down further and encourage more water transfers. The comments come in their separate responses to the House of Commons Environment, Food […]
Nathan Richardson ‘In terms of Water then a heads up that Defra are looking to consult on a range of topics in the next 3 to 4 months (see below) with a view to being in position to affect them through primary legislation when the opportunity arises (possibly through clauses in the Environment Bill (Part […]
EA & Defra ‘2015 pollution killed dozens of fish – Defra ‘Thames Water has been fined £2million after raw sewage polluted two Oxfordshire streams, killing almost 150 fish. The sewage also flooded a nearby garden. Judge Peter Ross, at Oxford Crown Court on 21 December, ruled the incident in 2015 as a high-end, category three […]