Environment
Discussions on aquatic ecosystems and environmental stewardship, fostering a deeper connection with our natural waters.
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Is pollution in rivers getting worse? And what can you do about it?
Campaigners have elevated awareness of sewage pollution to the point that has become an important political issue. But how bad…
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Join in the first ever Big River Watch
The Rivers Trust is calling on outdoor swimmers and nature lovers to join the Big River Watch, the first ever…
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Lewis Pugh’s Hudson swim for cleaner waters
Lewis Pugh takes on his longest swim yet, 507km of the Hudson River from source to sea, in his campaign…
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Join in the Big Seaweed Search
This week the Marine Conservation Society and Natural History Museum are calling on beachgoers to record seaweed as as part…
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The Goddess of the Wye
Awe, reverence and joy – this is what puppeteer and activist Kim Kaos has brought to the Save the Wye…
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Listen out for underwater sounds
Whales and dolphins aren’t the only underwater sounds to listen out for on your swims, try tuning into the rasp…
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Common Minke Whale
Susanne Masters introduces us to the Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), a ‘small’ whale that reaches 8-9m long.
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Swimming in rivers: how dangerous is it?
Conservation experts The Rivers Trust report that only 14% of rivers pass good ecological health, while no rivers pass good…
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Save Shepperton Open Water Swim
A community of swimmers are appealing for help to prevent the River Thames Scheme from flowing into Shepperton Open Water…
