Amazing to see this ongoing & almost exponential rise in #scallop densities in the Skomer MCZ over decades of protection. Nearby fished sites have remained relatively stable at a low level. Full report here: https://t.co/XS8co20ZOK #BeMoreScallop
@cblatts Do people need or want a lifetime of emails? Deal with, delete and move on. Only keep the important ones and/or ones you need to refer back to (and store them in places you’re allowed to store them). Smaller carbon footprint too
A healthy ocean is a key part of our #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan 🌊
Today, we’ve designated the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas in English Waters, including Allonby Bay.
They now have the highest levels of protection available.
Read more: https://t.co/UMfMr5Pn80
Press release: North-East Atlantic’s biggest Marine Protected Area extended to include the seafloor, decommissioning discussions continue and content for OSPAR's once in a decade holistic assessment of the North-East Atlantic agreed in Oslo
#OSPARprotects https://t.co/pKbtgnIKgA
Delighted to be signing off 3 new Highly Protected Marine Areas
-With @DefraGovUK lead Jen Ashworth who supported my review that lead to this
- Huge moment! #MoreToCome
On the train back from London, watching people watching the sea. Our ocean is beguiling, precious and life giving. We need to look after it. Happy #WorldOceanDay 💙
World ocean day event at Parliament yesterday. Great to hear from our ocean scientists. It’s time to take care of our oceans so they can take care of us. @NOCnews#oceanactionisclimateaction#worldoceanday
And here it is, Defra’s Highly Protected Marine Areas consultation. A chance to feed in your views on five candidate sites that will provide the highest level of protection in English waters
Our seas are amongst the busiest in the world and we need to protect them.
Our Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) pilots will provide the highest level of protection to sea areas, giving marine life the chance to recover.
Learn more: https://t.co/6uFckBEtWt
The first of the paintings to raise money for childrens mental health charity @Place2Be ends this evening. Go bid, wins some fun art and feel good because your cash will be going to a great cause https://t.co/znQBRdx5Dn
🌊 A new marine reserve in the Galápagos Islands will benefit the islands' unique fauna and marine #biodiversity by protecting a vital underwater corridor or "ocean highway". 🦈🐠🦈
Learn more via @atlasobscura#ForNature
https://t.co/HD1g7jTv6R
How at risk are #seahorses in the UK?
We’re gathering data to answer this question for two of our native seahorse species, to check IUCN Red List conservation status.
Read the thread to see how you can get involved ⬇️
We found about 1000 fin whales over a 5x5 mile area off South Orkney. Blue and humpback also mixed in. Mind completely blown 🐳 @LindbladExp#NationalGeographicEndurance