04 Nov 2025
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 […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: a water vole nibbling on river vegetation. Image by Jonathan Ridley on Unsplash 150 water voles have been released in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire along the River Wey as part of plans to return the animals to the area, having not been seen in about 20 years. The voles were released at […]
04 Sep 2025
Major river restoration projects are proposed at two sites in Devon. A project is proposed for land adjoining the River Yeo at Mornacott Farm, near South Molton, in a bid to restore natural floodplain processes, boost biodiversity and improve water quality. A separate scheme initiated by the National Trust is moving forward with plans […]
29 Jul 2025
Photo by Ian Cylkowski The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has granted marine licences for several pioneering projects aimed at protecting and enhancing England’s marine environment. The approved initiatives range from habitat restoration and biodiversity enhancement to renewable energy development and critical infrastructure upgrades. New habitat structures to boost biodiversity in Teesside The Tees Rivers […]
29 Jul 2025
A groundbreaking international study of brittle stars—ancient marine invertebrates—has revealed a hidden web of global connectivity in the deep sea, upending long-held assumptions of isolation. Global links hidden in museum specimens Researchers analysed DNA from 2,699 brittle star specimens held in 48 museums worldwide, with samples spanning equatorial to polar regions and depths exceeding […]
24 Jun 2025
A new study highlights the unevenness of our knowledge of ocean biodiversity. Despite decades of ocean exploration, basic answers to one of the most fundamental ecological questions is still lacking: where is marine life found, and why? Biodiversity data underpin everything from habitat protection to climate impact modelling. The current data gaps mean that scientific […]
12 Jun 2025
Image description: Two sheep looking toward a camera. Image by Pixabay. Conservationists have launched a campaign to revoke the Lake District’s Unesco world heritage status, claiming that the illustrious title leads to sheep farming being overly prioritised, to the detriment of the natural environment. In a letter to Unesco, Ecologist Lee Schofield argues that […]
05 Jun 2025
Image description: A tree standing in the middle of a lake, taken in Gwynedd, Wales. Image by Lucas Hartmann / Pexels. The Welsh Government has introduced a new law intended to protect biodiversity and enhance the wellbeing of the people of Wales. The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies said […]
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