This is a major milestone in tackling plastic pollution in England’s seas and comes five months after Wales became the first country in the world to pass a ban on plastic in wet wipes. Wales’s ban ...
32 sites (7%) were rated as ‘Poor’ – five fewer than last year – meaning that they failed to meet the minimum legal standards for safe bacteria levels and water users are at greater risk of becoming ...
Ultimately, bold ocean action can become the humanity’s greatest strength against climate change. COP30 showed that, while much remains to be done, Governments across the world are beginning to rise ...
On November 26th 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will unveil the UK Autumn Budget 2025, and it looks set to be a Budget of tax rises. With an estimated £30 billion shortfall in public finances, ...
This year’s Great British Beach Clean was a brilliant success and we’re delighted to reveal just how much of an impact our amazing volunteers had on our coastline. Thank you to everyone who headed to ...
The ocean is full of breathtakingly beautiful creatures but not every underwater resident is ready for its close-up. There are some sea animals that go against all beauty standards and challenge our ...
From a government funding boost to the discovery of new species and protection of a coral hotspot, we've rounded up some of this month's good news for our seas. The City of Edinburgh has become the ...
A species of stalked jellyfish which was thought to be extinct has been spotted on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The Depastrum cyathiforme, which looks like a thistle, was last recorded off ...
In 2024, only the targets for eutrophication (the accumulation of nutrients in the water that causes an increase in plant and algae growth, which can deplete the water’s oxygen levels) and changes in ...