20 May 2025
Image: Ice by Sergey Guk Scientists are sounding the alarm as new research paper reveals that the colour of the ocean is visibly changing—a visible sign of profound ecological shifts driven by climate change. Research led by scientists from the University of Amsterdam highlights how the retreat of sea ice in polar regions is […]
20 May 2025
Image: St Mawes by Philip Auld Conservationists have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of ancient maerl beds off the coast of Cornwall, England. from recent dives near St Mawe, which were organised as part of the UK Maerl Forum 2025, revealed that these fragile ecosystems are now covered in dense algae – […]
20 May 2025
Image: Puffin flying by Phil Robson Scotland’s seabirds are set to benefit from a major new funding initiative aimed at reversing decades of population decline. The Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) has unveiled a £1.6 million Seabird Resilience Fund, designed to bolster efforts to protect and restore vital seabird habitats across Scotland’s coastlines […]
20 May 2025
Image: Houses of Parliament by Deniz Fuchidzhiev Legislation for Britain’s new publicly owned energy company has passed through Parliament. Great British Energy will invest in clean power projects across the UK as part of the government’s Plan for Change to become a clean energy superpower – helping to get off the rollercoaster of fossil […]
20 May 2025
Image description: Offshore wind turbine Scotland’s offshore wind industry is facing a critical moment, with policy instability putting billions in investment at risk, according to Scottish Renewables Chief Executive Claire Mack. Scotland currently has over 40GW in its offshore wind pipeline, placing it among the top ten global markets. However, uncertainty around zonal pricing […]
20 May 2025
Image: Forth Railway Bridge by Sean Kuriyan Another 10,000 European flat oysters have been successfully reintroduced into the Firth of Forth, bringing the total number planted over the past four years to 40,000. The project has seen significant success so far, with the reintroduced oysters reported to be thriving in their new habitat. Encouragingly, […]
13 May 2025
Image description: The Seven Sisters in Sussex. Image by Andres Stefuca / Pexels. The Prosecution: The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO marine protected area (MPA) byelaw. Christoph Gouy, Master of the French-registered fishing vessel Pierre D’Ambre, pleaded guilty at Newcastle Magistrates Court to […]
13 May 2025
Image description: Two yellow diggers carrying out beach renourishment work in Lincolnshire. Image by: Van Oord / Environment Agency. Sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point to reduce the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities. Over the next 4 to 5 weeks, around 200,000 to 500,000 cubic metres […]
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