Marine Life & Conservation
Former EA bathing water expert joins marine charity to head up conservation work
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, has appointed a former Environment Agency (EA) lead on bathing waters as its new Director of Programmes.
Dr Christine Tuckett joins the Herefordshire-based charity with over 20 years’ experience of environmental protection. She has worked for government bodies on a wide range of issues from air quality to water resources.
Between 2010 and 2013, Chris was the EA lead on bathing waters during implementation of the revised Bathing Water Directive, when she worked closely with MCS. More recently Chris led for the EA on agriculture and land management, tackling water pollution from agriculture.
Improving bathing water quality has been at the heart of MCS’ conservation work for over 30 years. Its online Good Beach Guide, which was originally published in book form, has worked to improve bathing water standards and was instrumental in getting stricter guidelines introduced for British beaches.
In her new role of Director of Programmes, Chris says she hopes to bring her experience and enthusiasm to help MCS spread its influence even further: “I hope we can work closely with government to make sure that the protection of our seas is not overlooked during these turbulent times. I’m really looking forward to working with and learning from the skilled staff at the charity – helping to raise the profile of their work and improving the marine environment as a result.”
MCS Chief Executive, Sandy Luk, says the charity is delighted to welcome Chris to oversee its conservation teams: “We are thrilled to welcome Chris into the MCS team. Her experience is going to be invaluable in helping us achieve sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, clean seas and ocean recovery.”
Chris, who grew up in Devon, says she’s has always had a passion for the sea and marine environment and is ‘chuffed’ to be joining MCS. “It feels a bit like coming home”, she says.
For more information, please visit www.mcsuk.org.
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.
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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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