Genomic analysis reveals milestones in evolution of brown algae
A study from South Korea has revealed the evolutionary journey of brown algae through genomic analysis, with potential opportunities for aquaculture and developing sustainable...
Unlocking the soil microbiome
How are data science techniques helping us better understand the microbial universe of the soil? Anthony Finbow of Eagle Genomics - a firm working...
Automated seagrass planter promises to revolutionise restoration
A seemingly groundbreaking technology - an Automated Seagrass Planter (ASP) - holds forth the promise of being able to subtantially scale-up this kind of...
Numbers of ticks in urban greenspaces influenced by surrounding rural woodland
Cities and towns surrounded by large areas of woodland are more likely to have ticks in their urban greenspaces, according to a new study.
The...
Certain environment authority decisions are based on trust in citizen data
County administrative boards and the Swedish Forest Agency use species sightings reported by the public to make various environmental decisions. This is done largely...
Working out a sustainable future for the British flower industry
(Words: The University of Surrey)
There is a sustainable future for the British flower industry – but it has to start with recognition that the...
Charity renews appeal for plastic charge “after Theresa May fails to deliver concrete actions...
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says it's renewing its call for levies on single-use plastic items because the Prime Minister’s pledge to tackle litter failed to deliver what's really needed
Where have all the insects gone? Call to citizen scientists
As the summer holidays begin, the Bugs Matter 2024 survey, led by Buglife and Kent Wildlife Trust, is calling on citizen scientists across the...
Shady characters needed to cool our rivers, suggests campaign group
Fish in Britain’s rivers are under threat from warmer waters. Cold-water species such as Atlantic salmon and brown trout are struggling to cope as...
Reviving England’s rivers: recommendations include Incentivising farmers and comprehensive monitoring
At the close of 2023, Defra asked the British Ecological Society to bring together nearly 40 experts, to collate expert opinion on freshwater policy...
Fish eDNA project launched at offshore wind farm
In a bid to validate offshore fish environmental DNA (eDNA) survey methods, a new project has been launched - said to be the first...
World’s largest marine protected area declared in the Antarctic
The world’s largest marine protected area has been declared in the Ross Sea in the Southern Ocean, said to be one of the last...
Acoustic landscape monitoring suggested as a game-changer for biodiversity improvement
AgriSound team member Calum Pheby with "Polly".
What's described as the world's first fully automated acoustic 'panoramic' landscape monitoring system, which can report in...
Tens of thousands of city trees to be planted in first round of Urban...
· First round of successful bidders to the Urban Tree Challenge Fund announced.
· Projects across England have been awarded funding for new trees in...
Environmental charity calls on public to help in war on water pennywort
Invasive plant can grow 20cm a day and cause flooding
On 28 June, environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy was urging the public to report sightings...
Weir removed as part of River Medlock restoration
The River Medlock in Greater Manchester is being re-naturalised by Groundwork Greater Manchester as part of the final phase of an 18-month project to...
Wild camping still allowed on Dartmoor following Supreme Court decision
A tent at Foggintor quarry, Dartmoor.
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed (on 21 May) against the rule on whether people have the legal right...
2021 will be a record year for beaver releases
The Wildlife Trusts are releasing a record number of beavers in 2021 – twenty years after bringing the first ever beavers back to...
European glow-worm and firefly species are in decline
Fireflies and glow-worms light up the night, creating awe and wonder across the globe. Producing their own light through bioluminescence to communicate with each...
Wetlands convention celebrates 50th anniversary, but wetlands are still in decline
On 2 February, the Convention on Wetlands, also known as the Ramsar Convention, celebrated its 50th anniversary. But there is still an alarming decline...
