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.