05 May 2026
Photo by Bob Brewer Southern Water has pleaded guilty to five pollution offences in north Kent, including discharges of untreated sewage into coastal waters that occurred just weeks after the company was handed what was then the largest criminal fine ever imposed on a water company. The Environment Agency confirmed on 27 April that […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Chuttersnap Global negotiations on binding greenhouse gas rules for shipping have been delayed again, after the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee concluded its 84th session in London on 1 May without reaching agreement on the IMO Net-Zero Framework. The talks, held at IMO headquarters from 27 April to 1 May, […]
05 May 2026
Photo by American Public Power Association Natural England has issued a rare public rebuttal of media coverage alleging that it is obstructing construction of Hinkley Point C, calling the claims inaccurate and insisting its environmental advice has been consistent since the project’s original planning consent was granted in 2013. The dispute centres on what […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Ben Elliott The Marine Management Organisation has published a 53-page practical guide to help port operators and developers navigate the marine licensing process more effectively, drawing on learning gathered through a joint initiative with the UK’s largest ports. The document, published on 1 May and entitled Marine Licensing Top Tips, has been […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Jude Mack A Northumberland fishing couple with a combined history of convictions stretching back more than 25 years have been disqualified from holding fishing permits until 2029, after a court found they had shown a “flagrant disregard” for fisheries legislation. Charles Michael Denton and Brenda Denton, skipper and owner respectively of the […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Todd Cravens A humpback whale that spent more than five weeks stranded in the shallow waters of Germany’s Baltic Sea coast has been released into the North Sea, after a privately funded rescue team loaded it onto a specially adapted barge and towed it hundreds of kilometres to deeper water. The whale, […]
03 May 2026
Funding Opportunity for Scottish Marine Conservation Projects Do you want to learn new skills or gain knowledge from other marine conservation groups? Do you want the opportunity to network with people in the same field to share learning or skills? FIND OUT MORE The Sea-Changers Scottish Learning Fund supports small, community-based groups in Scotland dedicated […]
30 Apr 2026
Image description: White sheep on green pastures near a lake, taken in Loughross, County Donegal, Ireland. Photo by Brian Kelly on Unsplash Regulations falling short despite farmer efforts Despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, key regulations designed to reduce agricultural pollution have failed to deliver meaningful improvements to water quality in Northern Ireland, […]
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