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We’ve been exploring the importance of marine water quality and water quality management in the UK on our blog, and wanted to turn our focus to ocean pollution in particular.  Here, we are keen to

In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the state of the UK’s rivers and the significance of clean water. We know that water pollution is a huge issue in the UK and across the world, with

Like many inorganic (and organic) compounds, there’s a fine balance to strike when it comes to tolerable environmental levels. Too much of one thing, and an entire ecosystem can be thrown off its axis.  It’s

There are several different types of flood, each with their own set of contributing factors. While these different kinds can occur separately, they often occur together – for example, inland floods can be caused by

You have likely heard more and more talk in the last few years about pesticides in relation to pollution. Pesticides, unfortunately, most usually contain a range of toxic and harmful chemicals that cause both air

What is salinity? Put simply, it refers to the ‘saltiness’ of a given body of water. It is the concentration of dissolved mineral salts therein — and is often measured either directly by its concentration

In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the importance of water quality for the survival of crucial ecosystems. This time, we wanted to spotlight the ways in which water quality impacts human health and, perhaps more

If you’ve ever seen a lake or pond covered in what looks like a green sludge, you’ve probably seen blue-green algae. The ‘scum’, or mats of algae, can be quite alarming in colour, sometimes bright

The UK’s rivers are a crucial part of our environment that both wildlife and humans depend on. Not only are they sources of enjoyment and leisure, but we and many species of animals quite simply

Imagine if your drinking water was as murky as the water in your local river after heavy rainfall. Apart from wanting to drink one and not the other, a key difference between the two is