As we have touched on before the eastern coast of England is one of the few areas in the UK where saltmarshes are regularly found along the coastline. Saltmarsh generally occurs where the land meets the sea. As the ocean tide goes in and out, mud and other sediment are deposited in sheltered areas ofContinue reading “The Secrets of Saltmarsh”
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Turning Tides – The Wash Wildlife Documentary Coming Soon
In England’s last Eden, wildlife is under threat and livelihoods are on the line. Can we save them before it’s too late?
Is it Just Mud and Sand? What Really Lies Beneath the Surface?
Mudflats and sandflats are some of the most common marine habitats in our UK waters, but also some of the less appreciated. This is likely because at first glance they look like brown, plain, barren landscapes, while mudflats are also generally not very accessible. However, beneath the surface lies a whole array of marine lifeContinue reading “Is it Just Mud and Sand? What Really Lies Beneath the Surface?”
UK Marine Invasive and Non-Native Species
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are those animals or plants that have the ability to spread and cause damage to an environment in areas they don’t belong, that being areas of the world where they don’t naturally occur. This damage can be in the form of that to our environment, economy or health. For example, oneContinue reading “UK Marine Invasive and Non-Native Species”
The Wonders of The Wash
Today’s blog discovers The Wash, another of Norfolk’s natural coastal wonders. The Wash is the largest bay in England lining west Norfolk and opening up into the North Sea. It stretches approximately 20kms wide and 30kms long, making it the most extensive estuary system in the UK. This stretch of coast, which extends from theContinue reading “The Wonders of The Wash”
The Chalk Reefs of Cromer Shoal
Norfolk houses the longest chalk reef in Europe: the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds
It’s Not Just Our Plastic Killing Sea Turtles – The Story of Fibropapillomatosis
Sea turtles are probably one of the most talked about species when it comes to these negative impacts. But have you heard of Fibropapillomatosis?
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”
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”
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