07 Jul 2025
Young people in England’s coastal towns three times more likely to have undiagnosed mental health conditions
Photo by Engin Akyurt New research from the University of Essex reveals that young people aged 16–25 in England’s most deprived coastal towns are three times more likely to struggle with undiagnosed mental health conditions compared to their inland peers. This “coastal mental health gap” was uncovered through analysis of data spanning 2018 to […]
27 May 2025
Octopus influx creates uncertainty and opportunity for fishers in southwest
Image: Fishing boats by John Mark Strange The number of octopus are increasing in the south-west, and fishers are feeling the impact. Instead of hauling up pots with crabs, lobsters and other shellfish, fishers are finding octopus and empty shells instead. Plymouth crab fisherman Brian Tapper described the situation: “The octopus are ruining us… […]
18 Feb 2025
Achievements and challenges in the co-management of England’s inshore seas
A major new study recognises the achievements and challenges in the delivery of regional co-management of England’s inshore seas. ‘The Conversations with the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA)’ project interviewed over seventy IFCA staff and authority members during 2023/24 to capture their reflections on how IFCAs are doing. One of the biggest changes IFCAs […]
15 Oct 2024
Salmon stocks in England lowest on record
Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report (Monday 7 October). Below minimum levels According to the Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2024 from the Environment Agency (EA) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), 90% of principal salmon rivers in England are classified as either […]
17 Sep 2024
The challenges, opportunities and barriers to local decision making in UK marine planning
A new report commissioned by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) titled “Exploring the challenges, opportunities and barriers to local decision making in the context of marine planning” has been published. The research aimed to scope out the challenges, opportunities and barriers to local decision-making within a marine planning context; defining localised marine planning, its potential […]
03 Sep 2024
Completion of Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme
The Lydd Ranges Sea Defences scheme has been completed and was officially opened in July 2024 at an opening event held by the Environment Agency with construction partner Van Oord UK Ltd at Lydd Community Hall. The Environment Agency worked closely with Natural England and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to plan the scheme and […]
15 Jul 2024
Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms reach key development milestone
RWE and Masdar have reached a significant milestone for the Dogger Bank South (DBS) Offshore Wind Farms, with their Development Consent Order (DCO) application accepted into the UK Planning Inspectorate’s examination phase. The DBS East and DBS West wind farms, located over 100km off the northeast coast of England, have the potential to provide electricity […]
