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Almost everyone in Britain has some experience of the sea. Some of us make a living there, perhaps fishing or working in the ports. Some of us study the incredible creatures that live beneath the waves. And for some of …
Fisheries Minister George Eustice showed his commitment to reducing marine litter when he was presented with a pair of recycled socks this week. The socks are made from 100% recycled nylon, with 28% coming from recycled fishing gear. They …
Did you know that Defra supports conservation projects that help endangered fish, coral reef and seabirds in far flung spots such as St Helena and the British Virgin Islands? Darwin Plus is an internationally renowned programme which helps to protect …
Did you know that Natural England has an in-house Dive Survey Team? This year Ian Saunders, a Senior Adviser in the Marine Data Management and Geographic Information team, took part in several dives with his team to gather data at a …