Posts Tagged ‘UK’

 

90% of seagrass meadows lost across the UK

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

The UK has lost more than 90% of the lush seagrass meadows that once surrounded the nation, research has found. Scientists described the decline as catastrophic, but the latest analysis…

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Most UK sharks have consumed microfibres

Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

Dogfish © Graham Saunders, SNH Flickr Microfibres from fishing lines and nets and materials from textiles discovered in 67% of seabed-dwelling sharks. Microplastics and synthetic microfibres from clothing have been…

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Create a coastal blue belt, scientists urge

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

Study says huge reduction in fishing due to Brexit negotiations and Coronavirus pandemic gives government unique window of opportunity to improve sustainability and profitability of industry, which could include the…

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