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A busy month

With a fortnight’s worth of guest posts now over it certainly seems a while since I wrote something on the blog myself. I want to thank all of the contributors who wrote for the marine series, and I hope that you have enjoyed reading their posts as much as I have. It is easy toContinueContinue reading “A busy month”

Thinkingcountry’s ‘Marine Wildlife Fortnight’

Like many people who grew up and regularly holidayed on the British coast I have spent hundreds of days walking beaches, collecting shells, rockpooling and swimming in British waters. A few years ago I worked for Essex Wildlife Trust on a coastal reserve, and thanks to the enthusiasm of the Trust’s Living Seas Coordinator, Sarah Allison,ContinueContinue reading “Thinkingcountry’s ‘Marine Wildlife Fortnight’”

Inspirational Quotes for Conservationists

There are hundreds of conscientious conservationists (there’s a tonguetwister for you) out there; all of whom have their own inspiring stories, but it can at times seem a lonely, never ending pursuit. With such significant problems to solve, we can all become dejected and defeatist at times. Here’s a few inspiring quotes to get conservationistsContinueContinue reading “Inspirational Quotes for Conservationists”

Google Earth Engine: Evidence of Our Impact on the World

This evening, whilst having dinner with some friends, the remarkable technological historical source that is Google Earth was mentioned. It is an amazing record of our times and charts the impact that human beings have had on this planet over a relatively short time span (roughly 30 years). The record is made up of overContinueContinue reading “Google Earth Engine: Evidence of Our Impact on the World”

David Attenborough’s message to the world in Planet Earth II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8aFcHFu8QM Yesterday evening, I and millions of others watched the finale of Planet Earth II, the latest masterpiece to come out of the BBC’s natural history unit. The subject focus was on cities and urban spaces and it was incredible to watch the ingenuity of many species which have adapted to this new human influenced environment. Despite theContinueContinue reading “David Attenborough’s message to the world in Planet Earth II”