Articles Tagged with the word ‘Marine’
250,000 marine species catalogued in new database
Global / Conservation, Innovation
08 Jun 2011
A new database cataloguing sea life, including more than 6,000 previously undiscovered creatures, is now available online
World's Largest Marine Reserve
08 Dec 2010
The Chagos Archipelago, in the Indian Ocean, has become the world's largest marine reserve
When the Boat Comes In
23 Nov 2009
Colmans, an award-winning Geordie chippy with a sustainable fish sourcing policy, sets the standard
Marine Students in Green Sweep
30 Apr 2009
Marine students from Kingston Maurward College near Dorchester have been rolling up their sleeves to add weight to this year's Great Dorset Beach Clean.
Tidal Turbines the Way Forward
24 Jun 2008
Renewable energy enthusiasts across the world were recently focused on Northern Ireland's Strangford Lough, for the installation of the first ever commercial tidal turbine system.
Cool Seas Online
19 Mar 2008
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has recently launched its spectacular new Cool Seas website.
Marine Trips Support Studies
19 Mar 2008
Cardigan Bay's rich marine environment has had parts selected as Special Areas of Conservation. It is hoped to ensure that theregion's wildlife is safeguarded for future generations.
Amy's Stories Help Save Our Seas
04 Sep 2007
Nine-year-old MCS supporter, Amy Jones, decided to take her love for marine life, especially dolphins, one step further by writing a series of stories.
Waves of Change
03 Mar 2006
The potential for using the power of the sea's tides and waves is being investigated by companies working in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Marine Connection
30 Sep 2003
The charity, Marine Connection, was approached to help introduce young inner city learners to the world of the marine environment.
Marine Connection
30 Sep 2003
The charity, Marine Connection, was approached to help introduce young inner city learners to the world of the marine environment.
Plugging into the Power of the Sea
30 Jun 2002
This summer, a prototype marine turbine, designed to produce electricity from tidal currents, will be installed off the coast of Lynmouth, in North Devon. 'It works on the same principle as a windmill but, because water is denser, the turbines don't have to go so fast,' explains Peter Fraenkel. technical director in charge of engin-eering of Marine Current Turbines.