Scientific Insights

Reflecting on Coastal Futures 2026
Back in January, I attended the Coastal Futures conference in London, one of the UK’s key gatherings for anyone working in marine conservation, coastal management, and ocean policy. It’s always a packed programme, but this year a few themes stood out that feel especially relevant to the work we’re doing at PEBL. The Weather Is Changing Everything A thread running through almost every session was the sheer impact of increasing rainfall and storm intensity on coastal conservation. Whether...

Environmental Impacts of Seaweed Farming
Seaweed grows between 1 to 4 meters below the sea surface on ropes. Ropes link buoys to form a seaweed farm structure that is anchored to...