A successful scheme that supports fishermen who clean up marine litter faces an uncertain future as the UK leaves the European Union. Organisers are calling on the UK and Scottish governments to guarantee the project’s long-term future. ‘Fishing for Litter’ aims to reduce the amount of marine litter in the sea and on our beaches. … [continue reading]
Visiting the coast is good for your health and wellbeing – UK government report
Spending time in coastal areas has a ‘therapeutic effect’ and can improve your health and wellbeing. That’s the conclusion of a new study published by the UK government together with Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Exeter University. The study compared visits to the coast with visits to other types of environment. It showed that British people … [continue reading]