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TAKE ACTION: Don't let the government back-track on UK marine protected areas
Ben Hudson
16th November, 2011
Show the government you support the creation of a marine conservation network to protect the UK's threatened sea life more...
The Greed of Feed – the hidden cost of your cheap farmed salmon
Andrew Wasley and Jim Wickens
1st December, 2008
A major investigation by the Ecologist reveals a host of unreported environmental and social costs linked to the fishmeal production industry in Peru more...
Project Ocean: Selfridges campaign to save fish, fashionably
Matilda Lee
10th June, 2011
Selfridges Creative Director Alannah Weston has raised the bar for ethical commitments in high-end retail more...
Seagrass meadows remain 'forgotten' in conservation debate
Ecologist
13th June, 2011
Every hour, an area of seagrass the size of two football pitches is lost. The rate of loss is equal to that occurring in tropical rainforests and on coral reefs yet it receives a fraction of the attention more...
Five fish it’s OK to eat
The Ecologist
6th June, 2011
The Marine Stewardship Council's James Simpson picks five fish that can be enjoyed guilt-free more...
Welsh renewable energy plans 'stymied' by Westminster
Ecologist
7th February, 2011
Welsh environment secretary Jane Davidson says approval for renewable power projects is being unnecessarily delayed, and indicates Welsh Assembly would support a replacement nuclear facility at Anglesey more...
Making waves: how the UK is showing the way on low-impact wave technology
Andrew Williams
21st December, 2010
Following announcements by two UK-based companies, wave power looks set to become an increasingly important renewable energy source. But how long will it be before it is commercially viable and what ecological benefits might it bring? more...
Rising demand for bycatch will lead to ‘ecological catastrophe’, scientists warn
Ecologist
6th August, 2010
A growing market for bycatch coupled with declining shrimp stocks and profits is prolonging the use of unsustainable trawl fishing practices, a new study says more...
Marine food chain hit by ocean global warming
Ecologist
29th July, 2010
The entire marine food chain is in danger of collapse because of a decline in tiny phytoplankton, which scientists are linking to climate change and rising ocean surface temperatures. more...
Suffocating seas: how climate change is reducing ocean oxygen levels
Carrie Madren
26th July, 2010
The main impacts of climate change - changing weather patterns, melting glaciers, sea level rise - are well known. But its ability to reduce oxygen levels in the deep ocean is little reported... more...
Commonly prescribed drugs linked to shrimp population decline
Ecologist
7th June, 2010
Study finds that antidepressants in waste water flowing into rivers and estuaries can make coastal marine shrimps more susceptible to predators more...
Can algae-eating fish save our coral reefs?
Anna Taylor
15th June, 2010
Coral reefs are under threat from all quarters - rising temperatures, ocean acidity, fishing practices... But can clever management of certain fish species help the reefs to recover their former glory? more...
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How to decode food labels and shop with a conscience
Pat Thomas
16th March, 2010
Is it healthy? Is it organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed more...
Gas pipeline through contaminated Baltic given go-ahead
Ecologist
19th February, 2010
Environmental groups in Germany, Finland and Denmark claim gas pipeline will devastate the Baltic Sea's already fragile marine ecosystem more...
10 groups campaigning for the natural world
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all rely on our planetary life-support systems – like rainforests and oceans – being healthy. more...
CASE STUDY: saving marine life with flowerpots
Emma Bocking
27th October, 2009
Although sea walls are a strong form of coastal defence they effectively wipe out rock pools which are important oases for marine life. Scientists in Sydney have found a solution involving flower pots... more...
Does shipping have a green future?
Chris Carroll
27th October, 2009
The aviation industry has its climate change plans, car manufacturers are working on 'eco' alternatives, and rail is considered top of the class, but what has the transport mode that delivers 90 per cent of goods to the UK done to improve upon its environmental credentials? more...
The Other CO2 Problem
Kate Herbert
1st September, 2009
Students at Ridgeway School in Plymouth show concern for ‘the other CO2 problem’ in an award-winning animated film about ocean acidification more...
Coal gets 20 times more money than marine power
Terry Macalister
24th August, 2009
Amount invested in marine energy is a drop in the ocean against more than £50m for collieries more...
Abandoned fishing gear wreaks havoc at sea
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
Fish and other sea mammals are paying a heavy price for the tonnes of lost or abandoned fishing gear in our oceans more...
Seasick by Alanna Mitchell
Chris Carroll
19th June, 2009
An ecological thriller that explains why we must keep the ocean healthy if we are to save ourselves more...
Noise in our oceans has a serious impact on marine wildlife
Ecologist
1st February, 2009
Noise created by human marine activities is linked to stranding of marine mammals and is set to worsen with climate change. more...
The End of the Line film
Ecologist
8th June, 2009
The End of the Line is the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceansmore...
Fishy business
Andrew Wasley and Jim Wickens
1st December 2008
The coastal towns and villages of Peru are being blighted by an industry that has sprung up to satisfy the West’s voracious appetite for fish – now marine life, human health and whole ecosystems are paying the price. The Ecologist Film Unit investigatesmore...
Behind the Label: Comfort Fabric Softener
Pat Thomas
12th February, 2009
Soft towels, fluffy fleeces and synthetic fabrics don’t cling. What’s not to like? Well, try skin irritation, increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average bottle of fabric softener has a dark side. more...Members
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