11 Apr 2017
DCLG ‘Over 30 exciting new projects set to create new jobs, attract tourists and boost economic growth. Communities up and down the coast are set to benefit from a £40 million cash boost, Sajid Javid announced today (3 April 2017). Piers, promenades and coastal paths are some of over 30 exciting new projects set to create […]
25 Jul 2016
LWEC – Taking the threat of coastal surges into account in planning for the future With climate change towns, cities and energy infrastructure in the UK’s coastal zone are under increasing threat from sea-level rise and intermittent storms. Storm surges are particularly dangerous due to their extreme water level and large waves. Strengthening and raising […]
14 Jun 2016
For World Oceans Day 2016 COAST launched an online premiere of their new film. COAST: We are expecting to gain more visibility of our story, core messages and lessons learnt through our new 4 minute film about COAST called “Arran and the Sea: a community story” which you may remember we filmed a month ago […]
15 Feb 2016
Marine Protected Areas welcomed by coastal communities, progressive fishermen and eNGOs COAST: Representatives from coastal communities, scallop divers, sea anglers and conservation organisations showed their passion and support for MPAs at Holyrood last month, coinciding with a Rural Affairs Committee debate on the future of MPAs. To the delight of thousands of MPA supporters on Arran […]
16 Nov 2015
Also read Phil Dyke’s blog below The National Trust is calling for urgent action from Government and agencies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure all coastal areas are ready for the enormous challenges presented by severe storms and rising sea levels. Twelve and a half thousand new homes and businesses have been built […]
27 Jul 2015
Marine Ripple: The beneficial effects of the blue environment to human health and well-being are well documented, but there has been little research into how the growing global issue of marine litter might negate them. To measure this, scientists in Plymouth assessed public reactions to the differing conditions of coastlines, in a project funded by the […]
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