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Another Reef in Norfolk? – The Magical Sabellaria spinulosa

As I have discussed previously The Wash is the largest embayment in the UK, housing a huge array of coastal and marine life. But, it holds a hidden gem not many know about. Sabellaria spinulosa, or the Ross worm to give it its common name, proliferates on this stretch of the coast like nowhere elseContinue reading “Another Reef in Norfolk? – The Magical Sabellaria spinulosa”

The Chalk Reefs of Cromer Shoal

Norfolk houses the longest chalk reef in Europe: the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds

Protecting the Little Terns – RSPB – 2021

Learn about my volunteering on Norfolk’s nesting beaches for little terns with the RSPB.

Remote Island to Become one of World’s Largest Wildlife Sanctuaries

Tristan de Cunha, a remote chain of islands in the South Atlantic, almost three times the size of the UK, has been declared a Marine Protection Zone, creating a safe haven for its diverse array of fish, birds and mammals. The UK overseas territory spans a whopping 687,247km2 of land and sea, and is incredibly remote,Continue reading “Remote Island to Become one of World’s Largest Wildlife Sanctuaries”

Mauritius Sinks the Wakashio

The Mauritius government have started their operation to sink the remains of the MV Wakashio, a month after it first ran aground. The Japan MV Wakashio ran aground on Mauritius’ coral reefs over a month ago and proceeded to spill 4,000 tonnes of its fuel into the surrounding ocean two weeks later. Since then operationsContinue reading “Mauritius Sinks the Wakashio”

Environment Agency Respond to Fish Death at Kimberley

21st August 2020 Today I visited a stretch of the River Tiffey, to see how the Environment Agency had responded to an incident with fish mortality (death) earlier in the week. My father and brother set off to go for an afternoon of fishing a couple of days ago, however to my surprise they returnedContinue reading “Environment Agency Respond to Fish Death at Kimberley”

Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 5

June 10th 2019 This week saw me move on from my Open Water diving qualification and into learning how to become an SSI Advanced Adventurer (PADI Advanced Open Water equivalent). To achieve this certification I would need to become more comfortable with my skills while diving and take five speciality courses. The first of theseContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 5”