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Eelgrass bed Divedog

21 Apr 2021

Seagrass planting programme gets underway

Today, work kicks off on England’s biggest ever seagrass planting effort in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. We're delighted to play a part.

Octopus

20 Apr 2021

Outstanding facts about octopuses (not octopi)

Octopuses (not octopi) are amazing. Here are some fascinating facts that you may not know about these remarkable creatures.

Ocean waves foam birdseye view Sergey Bogomyako

14 Apr 2021

Sustainability, seafood and Seaspiracy

We promised to come back to those of you who asked us questions after watching Seaspiracy. Our team has responded to some follow-up questions.

Parpal Dumplin.JPG

13 Apr 2021

Rare sea sponge finally named

A unique purple sea sponge, discovered over a decade ago off the coast of Norfolk, has finally been named thanks to a school girl called Sylvie.

Volunteers at Great British Beach Clean on Hove Beach Brighton Billy Barraclough

9 Apr 2021

Zoe Lyons speaks out about beach litter

Comedian Zoe Lyons, speaks to our Ocean Ambassador Fernando Montano in the latest episode of our podcast, Oceancast.

Gillian Couzens biologist and filmmaker Hannah Couzens

4 Apr 2021

The future of the plastic problem

The last few years have seen plastic pollution campaigning come on in leaps and bounds.

Applying treatments on reefs afected by SCTLD

1 Apr 2021

Cayman Islands expand protected areas

Our friends in the Cayman Islands have shown great resilience in their ambitions to protect wildlife and habitats.

Fucoid seaweed Georgie Bull

16 Mar 2021

Using microalgae in sustainable aquaculture

A healthy diet should include at least two portions of fish a week, including one of oily fish. Could microalgae be in the answer?

Herring shoal International ELARTEVIVEENTI

16 Mar 2021

Five festive fish to eat this Christmas

Choosing sustainably sourced seafood, if you eat fish, can make for an ocean-conscious Christmas. Check out our top 5 choices

Fish farm from the air Pasta Design

16 Mar 2021

Is Scottish farmed salmon sustainable?

Why does the salmon farming industry in Scotland, as currently operated, pose serious environmental concerns?

Wet wipe on beach Natasha Ewins

11 Mar 2021

Can I flush it?

What we flush down the toilet can have a harmful impact on our marine environment.

Fishing boats in St Ives Cornwall Natasha Ewins

11 Mar 2021

How cameras on boats could help end overfishing

Over 40% of assessed fish populations are subject to overfishing, ranking UK fisheries among the most heavily exploited in the world.

Clothes in a washing machine Werayuth Tes

11 Mar 2021

Slow fashion and reducing my impact

Many of our clothes are made of tiny plastic microfibres which pollute the ocean with every wash and wear.

Plastic litter in the sea Rich Carey

11 Mar 2021

Cutting back on plastic in the kitchen

I’m committed to learning and proactively doing as much as possible to reduce my impact and do my part to support a more sustainable world for everyone.

Salmon fish farm nets in Loch Awe Arygll and Bute Richard Johnson

10 Mar 2021

Perspectives on responsible aquaculture

If there’s not enough seafood to go around, should we downgrade the health advice or set about producing more seafood?

Boats in Salcombe Bay Devon Natasha Ewins

10 Mar 2021

Our latest Good Fish Guide ratings are out!

Today sees the launch of the latest update to our Good Fish Guide sustainable seafood ratings.

Plastic bottle floats in the Pacific Ocean Ethan Daniels

4 Mar 2021

Cutting back on plastic in the bathroom

Cutting out plastic from your life is a positive step that everyone can take.

Seagrass bed Georgie Bull

28 Feb 2021

A mission to protect seagrass beds in southern England

On World Seagrass Day 2021, our Sea Champion Clare from Plymouth explains what inspired her to study sea beds in southern England.

Can left on the beach Luke Manley

25 Feb 2021

Teaching kids to care: plastic-free parties

Kids easily identify with the plight of animals and sea life, they’re so aware of the scourge of plastic pollution filling our oceans.

Cooked prawns  Mateusz Gzik

25 Feb 2021

Are prawns a good environmental choice?

We Brits love our prawns – in fact, we love them so much they make into our top five seafood choices alongside salmon, cod, haddock and tuna.