Latest ocean news
Positive ocean news: August edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from August, including a newly discovered underwater ecosystem, ancient jellyfish, and a seagrass planting project.
Sewage is more than meets the eye
You may have seen wet wipes or period products along the beach, but did you know about the invisible side of sewage pollution that’s also wreaking havoc on our ocean?
Get involved with Jellyfish Weekend
Our Ocean Ambassador Lizzie Daly joins us to ask you to report sightings of jellyfish this Jellywatch Weekend, 18th-20th August.
Marking 20 years of wildlife sightings
As we celebrate 20 years of supporters reporting their jellyfish and turtle sightings to us, we take a look at how it all started, what we’ve learned and the difference your sightings have made.
Vision for the future of Scotland’s Aquaculture published
This month, the Scottish Government released its Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture, setting out its plans for how the industry should develop all the way to 2045.
Our new study shows ocean protections worth
Our analysis shows a bottom trawling ban in the UK’s offshore protected areas could be worth over three billion pounds to the UK economy.
Positive ocean news: July edition
A round-up of positive news stories from July to celebrate the wins for our seas, including an ocean clean-up, a freed seal, and a conservation project in Puerto Rico.
Achieving 30 by 30: Can it be done?
A new report published by the House of Lords, which our evidence influence, sets out the challenges to achieving 30x30 and what must be done to deliver the international commitment of protecting 30% of England’s land and seas by 2030.
Less common jellyfish in UK waters
Our seas are full of jellyfish. You might be aware of - or seen - some of the more common species, like lion's mane or moon jellies. But there are some species which are less often seen, but just as fascinating.
Keeping Bossington Beach beautiful, one clean at a time
Peter Dlugiewicz has been cleaning beaches for 35 years, completing around 150 cleans. He tells us about his efforts to keep his local beach beautiful and litter-free.
In ‘hot water’: What rising temperatures mean for our seas
We’re seeing the impacts of climate change on our ocean and those that call it home, with heatwaves and rising temperatures warming our seas. We explain what this means for our ocean and those that call it home.
Positive ocean news: June edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from June, including rare porpoise sightings, coral reef restoration, and an entangled humpback whale set free.
The REUL Bill: Where is it now?
Following nine months of debate, the Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill has now reached royal assent. But what does this mean and how will it impact environmental protections?
Take action for #SewageFreeSeas
Hear from our Head of Clean Seas, Dr Laura Foster, about why we’re asking you to respond to the UK Government's consultation on its Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan.
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme delayed again
Our Scotland Conservation Officer, Catherine Gemmell, reflects on a decision this week by the Scottish Government to yet again delay a Deposit Return Scheme.
One BIG step closer to clean seas
Our data and analysis have forced the Government to take another look at its plan for Storm Overflows, just weeks before we take it to court.
Wildlife sightings: Aiming for 20,000 in 20 years
Our Wildlife Sightings citizen science programme turns 20 this year. To mark this milestone, we're hoping to reach a total of 20,000 jellyfish and turtle sighting reports.
Behind the scenes of the Ban Disposable Vapes campaign
We go behind the scenes of the Ban Disposable Vapes campaign and chat with campaign founder, Laura Young, and Elliott Welch about their work tackling the disposable vape issue in Scotland.
'Emergency' overflows adding to sewage polluting our seas
We put in a Freedom of Information request to the Environment Agency to find out if Emergency Overflows are being used by water treatment works. The data (and lack of!) is shocking. Emergency Overflows should only be used when there is a mechanical, technical or physical failure in the sewage network.
Positive ocean news: May edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from May, including a major litter clean-up, the success of artificial rockpools and the reintroduction of an endangered fish.