Marine Life & Conservation
Apeks Takes The Plunge With New Solar Installation
Blackburn-based kit manufacturer Apeks, part of the global dive and swim company Aqua Lung International, has continued with its switch to green by installing 400 solar panels on the roof of its purpose built factory in the UK.
While the company is hoping for a record-breaking summer, the recent nice weather has ensured that the solar panels are already contributing to the energy demands of the business. With the potential to create 75,000kWh of electricity annually, enough to supply around 23 domestic homes for a year, the new installation also allows surplus electricity to be sold back into the grid.
Landon Helsby, Managing Director at Apeks, said: “We are determined to match our Aqua Lung Group dedication to designing industry-leading dive equipment with cutting-edge sustainability credentials. We have been accredited to the Environmental Management System ISO14001 for a number of years now and this is the next stage of its evolution. We belong to an industry that relies on the survival of the natural world and feel it is our duty to do everything we can to support this. Let’s hope for a good summer!”
In addition to the benefits of generating its own electricity, the business will also be able to reduce its carbon footprint by around 50 tonnes a year. That is a reduction equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide generated by driving over 7,500 miles a year in an average family car.
Andy Atkins, Apek’s environmental specialist, said: “We want to ensure that our business is ahead of our competitors, both in terms of our products and our passion for maintaining the environment that is so vital to everybody’s future. By investing in the solar array, we will be generating our own electricity and will be less reliant on other, less renewable, energy sources.
To find out more about Apeks and their product line visit www.apeks.co.uk.
The Shark Trust is excited to announce that, for two more days only, all donations, large or small, will be doubled in the Big Give Green Match Fund!
Donate to Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants
The Shark Trust is hoping to raise £10k which will be doubled to £20k. This will go towards Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants. And they need YOUR help to reach they’re goal.
The Shark Trust’s citizen science project is to monitor and assess basking sharks through sightings; encouraging data collection, community engagement, and promoting nature accessibility. This initiative aims to enhance health and wellbeing by fostering a deeper connection with British Sharks.
Campaign Aims
- Increase citizen science reporting of Basking Sharks and other shark sightings to help inform shark and ray conservation.
- Provide educational talks about the diverse range of sharks and rays in British waters and accessible identification guides!
- Create engaging and fun information panels on how to ID the amazing sharks and rays we have on our doorstep! These can be used on coastal paths around the Southwest. With activities and information on how you can make a difference for sharks and rays!
- Promote mental wellbeing through increasing time in nature and discovering the wonders beneath the waves!
Donate, and double your impact. Click Here
Marine Life & Conservation
Leading UK-based shark conservation charity, the Shark Trust, is delighted to announce tour operator Diverse Travel as a Corporate Patron
Corporate Patrons provide a valuable boost to the work of The Shark Trust. The Trust team works globally to safeguard the future of sharks, and their close cousins, the skates and rays, engaging with a global network of scientists, policymakers, conservation professionals, businesses and supporters to further shark conservation.
Specialist tour operator Diverse Travel has operated since 2014 and is committed to offering its guests high quality, sustainable scuba diving holidays worldwide. Working together with the Shark Trust will enable both organisations to widen engagement and encourage divers and snorkellers to actively get involved in shark conservation.
“Sharks are truly at the heart of every diver and at Diverse Travel, we absolutely share that passion. There is nothing like seeing a shark in the wild – it’s a moment that stays with you forever!” says Holly Bredin, Sales & Marketing Manager, Diverse Travel.
“We’re delighted to celebrate our 10th year of business by becoming a Corporate Patron of the Shark Trust. This is an exciting partnership for Diverse and our guests. We will be donating on behalf of every person who books a holiday with us to contribute towards their vital shark conservation initiatives around the world. We will also be working together with the Trust to inspire divers, snorkellers and other travellers to take an active role – at home and abroad – in citizen science projects and other activities.”
Paul Cox, CEO of The Shark Trust, said:
“It’s an exciting partnership and we’re thrilled to be working with Diverse Travel to enable more divers and travellers to get involved with sharks and shark conservation. Sharks face considerable conservation challenges but, through collaboration and collective action, we can secure a brighter future for sharks and their ocean home. This new partnership takes us one more valuable step towards that goal.”
For more information about the Shark Trust visit their website here.
For more about Diverse Travel click here.
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