Warning: This blog contains images of mobulid ray gill plates. Some people may find this distressing. Sri Lankan waters are home to at least 105 different species of sharks and rays (known collectively as elasmobranchs). These animals provide a vital ...
Today, we are looking at coverage on post-Brexit fishing opportunities following a visit to Cornwall by Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer. We are also looking at coverage on recently allocated spurdog quota for the UK fishing industry.
In this film, we visit Ashdown Forest for a test and trial update. We hear from those who worked together to develop a draft Landscape Recovery agreement for the area.
The Environment Agency's Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Last month, members of the team gathered at Hockey's Farm in Hampshire situated on the edge of the New Forest. Together, we planted 1,500 small trees to establish a new native hedgerow across pastural farmland. In this post, I'll share more about the day and some of the ways through which we're supporting hedgerows in our schemes.
In a few weeks' time, you will be able to apply for a Water Management grant. To help you prepare, we've published guidance for the grant on GOV.UK. In this post, I'll give an overview of the grant and details of a webinar for you to find out more.
Today, we are looking at coverage following the latest statistics on UK butterflies.
Cefas scientists recently visited Belize as part of the UK government's Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). Jason Mewett (Senior Fish Health Inspector), Matthew Green (Histologist) and Mickael Teixeira Alves (Senior Risk Assessor) met with government and other organisations, at the ...
This World Water Day, Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of the Love Windermere Partnership Board and Environment, Planning and Engagement Manager at the Environment Agency, explains how working in partnership is helping keep the beloved Lake Windermere clean and healthy for people and nature.
Today, we are looking at coverage of Ofwat's announcement of new powers to take enforcement action against water companies that do not link dividend payments to performance.
Jon Burgess, a Local Partnership Advisor and Woodland Resilience Officer in the South West, provides a quick round up of the 'Trees on Farms' mini-series created with Ben Eagle, and reflects on being a co-host on the Forestry Commission's first foray into podcasting.
Vicky and Maggie are the only women in the East Hampshire Field Team, a team that is on-the-ground doing manual work to protect communities from flooding. They tell us what it's like working in a predominantly male team. Our jobs ...
Kye Jerrom, Senior Advisor for Fisheries Enforcement and Engagement, looks back on a year of Environment Agency fisheries enforcement and shares why the coarse fishing close season is vital in protecting fish stocks.
The High Seas are areas of the ocean beyond any country's territorial control and make up almost two thirds of the world's oceans. These areas are at a greater risk of exploitation as countries are able to move, fish and ...
There has been positive coverage in the Daily Express (p.9), on BBC Online, the Evening Standard, The Independent and Express and Star following His Majesty The King's visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.
Today, we are looking at coverage of Operator Self Monitoring in The i.
Chloe Hayes, Environment Monitoring Officer in the Environment Agency's East Midlands area, explains how teams are working together to improve water quality in the River Ryton in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
Cefas is marking International Women's Day by inviting our female colleagues that we work with overseas on some of our international projects, to share their science and how we work together. We aim to celebrate the amazing work that is ...
This week we're putting the spotlight on some of the interesting species found within our coastal waters and marine protected areas (MPAs). In particular, we'd like to share more information about sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities, including what they are ...
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
There was national and regional coverage following our announcement of new projects under the Blue Planet Fund to boost marine conservation efforts worldwide, fight climate change, and support vulnerable coastal communities. The Independent reported the UK has pledged nearly ...
Scientists love a bit of data, but it's not just dry numbers and graphs. To celebrate International Open Data Day on March 5th, Cefas scientists, Michelle Devlin, Chris Read, Naomi Greenwood and Paul Nelson tell us about their work under ...
Cheshire Constabulary's Sgt Rob Simpson explains the joint efforts of the police and the Environment Agency to tackle waste crime.
Applications have opened for joining our Forestry Apprenticeship this September. Programme Manager Gareth offers advice for anyone considering applying and looks at how the current apprentices are getting on.
It's World Seagrass Day and we're eager to highlight the conservation work that's underway to protect this vitally important habitat at Studland Bay in Dorset. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 1 March as World Seagrass Day. Their resolution ...
