Latest ocean news
Reflections on rubbish: cleaning up during coronavirus
In these grim coronavirus-dominated days it’s easy to lose hope, bound, not just by four walls, but mentally shut in too. It can feel a bit rubbish!
40% of 'eco-friendly' claims are misleading
Buying ‘green’ products can be a minefield, especially if you're paying extra. So how do you know if it's money well spent?
A pollution time bomb heading to the coast
When English rivers were recently tested the results were horrific: not one was free from chemical pollution.
Analysing high street retailers' wet wipe claims
High street retailers are falling short when it comes to testing, labelling and removing plastic from their own-brand wet wipes.
Young people demand climate change action
A recent UN Global Climate Poll reveals that the loudest voices have come from young people.
Deposit Return Scheme put on back burner
The government’s Environment Bill will be delayed by at least six months, marking its third delay since 2018, and putting ambitious targets for nature on hold.
Marine unProtected Areas: what happens next?
We spent a year looking at what’s happening in our waters and found that almost all of England’s Marine Protected Areas are being bottom trawled.
Stop bottom trawling in UK's protected waters
Our report has found bottom trawling taking place in 98% of the UK’s offshore Marine Protected Areas designed to protect the seabed.
Sally-Ann Hart MP to become seagrass champion
Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye has become the new ‘Species Champion’ for seagrass.
How volunteering is helping Sea Champions discover their coast
Sea Champion Jenny, and her daughter Islay, have been undertaking volunteering activities for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.
New protections for Scottish seas
In July 2019 we joined forces with the Scottish Wildlife Trust to campaign in support of better protection for basking sharks, whales, dolphins and seabed habitats.
Fisheries Act misses the mark on sustainability
The landmark post-Brexit fisheries legislation has become law and will shape how UK seas are fished for years to come.
PPE pollution on the rise on UK beaches
Like many events this year, the Great British Beach Clean, our annual flagship event, looked a little different.
Great British Beach Clean 2020 Results
The Great British Beach Clean results show concerning volume of PPE litter.
How to have a plastic-free Halloween
Halloween is a time when a vast amount of plastic is used and produced. Follow some tips to reduce your plastic usage this spooky season.
Eight scary sea creatures that really exist
Who needs make-believe monsters when we have real-life scary sea creatures? Our ocean is filled with scary creatures. Take a look if you are feeling brave enough.
Treating sick corals in Turks and Caicos
We have supported marine conservation in the Turks and Caicos Islands for nearly two decades, building strong links with local environmental partners.
Good Fish Guide winter 2020 ratings update
Dolphin bycatch in the Bay of Biscay impacts seabass ratings in the Good Fish Guide
Call to ban single-use plastic cigarette filters
Environment and health organisations call on the Scottish Government to ban single-use plastic cigarette filters – no ifs, no butts!
Seagrass in a pandemic
We were invited aboard the yacht of one of our volunteers, Chris Cooling. We ventured to a southern English seagrass bed to plan a monitoring project.