Wales’ New Plastic Bag Policy and its Effects on Marine Areas
Although carrier bags aren’t as much of an issue on our beaches as some of the smaller plastic items, they are still an obvious problem.
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The Conservation of Sea Snakes
Although very little is know about these creatures, a lot of species appear on the ICUN Red List. Only one appears on the CITES list, the Laticauda crockeri, listed as vulnerable.
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Bivalves as a Way to Improve Water Quality
The areas are kept safe from predators by nets, but these nets do not stop the bivalves from spawning.
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The Impact of Diving on Local Environments
Not only are divers eroding the shoreline by entering and leaving the water, but also by grabbing and kicking coral reefs when under the water.
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By-Catch Fisheries
Adding CCTV and inspectors to every ship will put the fishermen under constant scrutiny and place strain on the workforce.
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UK Conservation – Are We Really Seeing the Bigger Picture?
I could put this point forward to big businesses and funding councils but the fact of the matter is that there just isn’t enough public support.