Are MPAs becoming fashionable?
Pitcairns…Kermadecs…Nazca-Desventuradas…Easter Island and now Palau. All these Marine Protected Area designations or proposals have sprung up in the last year … Continue Reading Are MPAs becoming fashionable?
Ocean stewardship – step up for the sea
I went to the Ocean Film Festival last night and it got me thinking. Not only about the inspiring stories … Continue Reading Ocean stewardship – step up for the sea
Five projects turning marine debris into cool stuff
As I’ve mentioned in posts before, far too much plastic and other debris currently ends up in the oceans. It’s … Continue Reading Five projects turning marine debris into cool stuff
5p plastic bag charge – for the oceans
As of today, you’ll have to pay 5p for a bag in most shops, and people, including me, will probably … Continue Reading 5p plastic bag charge – for the oceans
Art Meets Oceans: Luke Jerram
A redundant fleet in the forest I came across this article recently which features a slightly different art installation, ‘Withdrawn’, … Continue Reading Art Meets Oceans: Luke Jerram
Speaking in schools: what I’ve learnt so far
Towards the end of my first year at University I joined the Royal Geographical Society Geography Ambassadors Scheme, and it’s … Continue Reading Speaking in schools: what I’ve learnt so far
Who doesn’t want to tweet a shark?
I’ve recently discovered the great white shark research being done by the scientists at OCEARCH, and keeping up with the … Continue Reading Who doesn’t want to tweet a shark?
Marine litter
I’ve sailed past tyres floating in the Solent, fished plastic bottles out of the sea and even had to swerve … Continue Reading Marine litter
Switch the fish – how you can help
Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put all together that … Continue Reading Switch the fish – how you can help
Plastic Soup
We’ve got too good at producing plastic and now it’s catching up with us. This is a great motion graphic … Continue Reading Plastic Soup
Global Fishing Watch
90% of global fisheries are thought to be fully exploited or over-fished (UNFAO, 2014). Global Fishing Watch is a collaboration … Continue Reading Global Fishing Watch
Which fish?
Choosing sustainable seafood and making ethical choices can make shopping a daunting task. How are you meant to know which … Continue Reading Which fish?
Marine Conservation Zones
On the 30th of January 2015 only 23 of the 37 Marine Conservation Zones proposed by DEFRA for UK waters … Continue Reading Marine Conservation Zones
Discards – Hugh’s Fish Fight
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall highlighted the wasteful process of throwing away fish in his ‘Fish Fight’ campaign in 2010, which changed European … Continue Reading Discards – Hugh’s Fish Fight
Who looks after the high seas?
The High Seas are the vast areas of the ocean which do not fall under national jurisdiction. These areas, which … Continue Reading Who looks after the high seas?
#oceanoptimism
A big part of marine conservation is making people aware of what the problems are. If people don’t know about … Continue Reading #oceanoptimism
