My Plastic Bottle-free 2018
At the start of 2018 Guardians of the Deep project officer Zoë Stevenson set herself a challenge; try and use no plastic bottles for the entire year. This is how she got on.
Topics: Marine
Woolly sea creatures go on tour across Kent
Kent Wildlife Trust is sending more than 200 knitted and crocheted marine animals and plants on tour across the county. The undersea art display – entitled ‘Woolly Watery World’ – aims to spread an important message about protecting our oceans.
Goodwin Sands – Dredging/Aggregate Extraction Decision Announced on Proposed Sanctuary for Marine Life
It was announced on 26th July that the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have consented to the dredging of the Goodwin Sands proposed Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) for the Dover Harbour Port Development.
Huge wave of support for Marine Conservation Zones
The Government’s consultation on a third tranche of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) drew to a close on Friday 20th July.
“Don’t lose your bottle”
Recycling plastic message to County Show visitors: Recycling plastic message to County Show visitors.
Battle to protect wildlife at sea receives boost today
Battle to protect wildlife at sea receives boost today
Guardians of the Deep – The project’s beginnings
When we last checked in with Guardians of the Deep we were thrilled to announce our success in securing a £446,100 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Our new Project Officer Zoë Stevenson explains what’s been happening since then, what the project is all about, and how you can get involved in helping your local coastline.
‘Nurdles’ pose major threat to marine life
Tiny plastic pellets found on 73% of UK beaches.
Guardians of the Deep Assemble!
Kent Wildlife Trust was thrilled to hear that its Guardians of the Deep project passed the second stage of the HLF application process with flying colours. Our Marine Officer Fiona White reflects on the 2-year journey to get here.
More than one in ten UK species threatened with extinction
It’s not too late to save UK nature, but we must act now: this is the conclusion from a coalition of more than 50 leading wildlife and research organisations behind the State of Nature 2016 report.