Testing of bathing ‘sites’ water begins for 2023
The bathing water season began yesterday (15 May 2023), with monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway. This means...
Marine environment
Ocean Cleanup set to tackle tonnes of plastic in Indonesia river
International non-profit project, Ocean Cleanup, has signed a new agreement with government departments to remove tonnes of plastic from...
Cruising Association to host orca webinar
The Cruising Association (CA) is hosting a free webinar for members and non-members entitled ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction...
Historic sailing ship starts first cargo service across Europe
De Tukker, the first ship operated by Dutch sustainable shipping company Ecoclipper, has set sail on the firm’s maiden...
Thomas Tison and nlcomp partner to build sustainable foiling boat
The French firm Thomas Tison Yacht Design & Engineering is joining with Italian shipyard Northern Light Composites (nlcomp) to...
Anglian Water fined £2.65m after sewage discharged into North Sea
After pleading guilty, Anglian Water has been issued a fine of £2.65m after allowing untreated sewage to overflow into...
Environmental focus at fishing competition community event
The Sea Angling Classic is holding a Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up at Portchester Sailing Club, Hampshire, on...
In Focus: Close encounters down by 25 per cent for Orca AI customers
Analysis from Orca AI, an automated situational awareness platform, says its system has reduced close encounter events by more...
Marine life ‘thriving’ in Great Pacific Garbage Patch, study says
Researchers studying the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have found dozens of different species of marine life thriving amid the...
Scientists discover ‘pristine’ deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos
Scientists have discovered an extensive network of ancient deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve — the first...
Poole Harbour: Major incident declared after 200-barrel oil and fluid leak
“Avoid using the water … avoid using the beaches.” That was the message from Jim Stewart, CEO of Poole...
