Closing date: 16:00 on 23 March 2017 NERC invites applications to join a scoping group that will develop the science case for a potential strategic research programme on enhancing resilience of UK peatlands. This is one of two potential strategic programme areas (SPAs) which have emerged from the ideas process for strategic research. Any potential SPA […]
CEH The Catchment Management Modelling Platform (CaMMP) which was launched on 9 March 2017 at an event hosted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in London. A web-based platform the CaMMP project aims to improve access to and integration between data and models that help address key questions in catchment management for water quality […]
EAEM News: Atlantis Energy has announced a partnership agreement with Natural Energy Wyre to develop the first eco tidal hydro energy plant in England on a barrage across on the Wyre estuary. Atlantis Energy, a division of marine renewables developer Atlantis Resources, has announced a partnership agreement with Natural Energy Wyre (NEW) to develop the first eco tidal hydro […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]