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”
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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”
Mauritius Government Claims to Have Stopped Oil Spill- But is it Enough?
The Mauritian government have reportedly pumped out 3000 tonnes of the fuel from the MV Wakashio, as reported by the BBC, but is it enough to prevent the ecological disaster, or at least suggest that the government has done all it could? The short answer is no. Even 1000 tonnes of fuel leaking into aContinue reading “Mauritius Government Claims to Have Stopped Oil Spill- But is it Enough?”
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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