In what has historically been a male-dominated industry, women are pushing boundaries and changing the face of science for future generations, says Blue Marine Foundation (Blue) on International Women’s Day. Through this NGO, women in science are collaborating to protect the ocean and its vital role in fighting climate change. One of these women, Sophie […]
A new study conducted by the University of Plymouth and Blue Marine Foundation has shown that the estimated 50,000 shipwrecks found around the UK’s coastline have been acting as a hidden refuge for fish, corals and other marine species in areas still open to destructive bottom towed fishing. Many of these wrecks have been lying […]
UK sailing charity, UKSA has officially launched the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project, placing breeding baskets under its pontoons. The project is in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation, and supported by Cowes Harbour Commission which is funding the baskets and the initial oyster stock to enable the project to get underway. “We’re excited […]
UKSA has announced it is creating the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation. The Cowes-based charity UKSA, which provides water-based adventures, education and maritime training, will aid the restoration with breeding and growing of oysters in high densities, hung in baskets in the water beneath UKSA’s pontoons. […]
Campaigners want parts of the South Coast in Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Sussex to become a national park. The Blue Marine Foundation is calling for some underwater areas to get the same support as places on land such as the New Forest and South Downs, according to Wave 105. The foundation would like […]