Defra is seeking evidence to better understand the nature and impacts of disturbance to seals, the effectiveness of existing protections and the implications of potential future changes to legislation in England. The consultation closes on the 16th November and you can take part here.
Registration is now open for the free Greater Thames Estuary Restoration Conference, taking place at the Zoological Society of London (NW1 4RY) on the 9th November 2026. Connecting Practice and Learning Across the Thames Estuary, the conference will bring together restoration practitioners, landowners, regulators and scientists
Following discussions at UK Marine Citizen Science Network (MCSN) meetings around the idea of creating a UK Marine Citizen Science Strategy, the network would like to invite MCSN members and the wider marine citizen science community, to take part in a series of workshops this
As a result of changes to the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, as from the 21st May 2026, the protection afforded by the Habitats Regulations to European sites (SPAs, SACs) now includes include Ramsar sites as well. See the amended legislation here
Natural England has published the results of its recent marine non-native species survey for England and Wales. The study surveyed 51 marinas and 6 ports across Englandand Wales in 2023 and 2024, comparing the results to the same surveys carried out around 8 years ago. Key
Applications are now open for the Whose Hoo community grants, which aim to support projects that benefit the local community and celebrate the Hoo Peninsula's cultural and natural heritage. See here for further details.
The UK Government has today published the country's first PFAS (also know as forever chemicals) action plan. PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are used in a varietyof products, from food packaging to clothing and there is growing evidence highlighting their risk to both people and
Last December the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affair and Joint Nature Conservation Committee published the latest biodiversity indicators for the UK. Using data provided by nearly 100 different organisations, including government agencies, conservation groups and research institutes. Overall the indicators highlight the
Over the past few months, we have been working with our volunteers alongside the Lower Medway IDB to undertake European eel eDNA surveys across a number its watercourses, across the Hoo Peninsula. The project part-funded through the Port of London Authority's Environment Fund, confirmed the
Following an increase in the amount of shellfish harvesting taking place along the Isle of Sheppey's coast in recent years, Swale Borough Council has issued a important reminder of the rules around harvesting shellfish, which can can read here.