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Welcome to the Sea Vision UK Newsletter for April
Welcome to the Sea Vision UK Newsletter for April, spring seems to be well and truly here and as ever there's lots going on across the maritime sector, from refurbished lighthouses to tragic tales about the North-West passage, from facts and figures demonstrating the importance of the maritime sector to the Officer Trainee of the Year – just read on to find out more...
The Sea Vision UK campaign celebrates six years this year, look out for next month's newsletter to find out more about our strategy and targets for the next six years.
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Robotic fish will analyse port pollution
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Researchers at the University of Essex have been awarded a share of £2.5 million to develop robotic fish that analyse and monitor pollution in a port. The fish will be equipped with chemical sensors and will be able to produce a real-time 3D map of the port, showing the concentrations and location of pollutants. Read More...
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Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre opens
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The new Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre is now open. Sited at the most southerly point of mainland Britain, the lighthouse and heritage centre have been substantially refurbished, updated and enhanced by Trinity House, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. The new displays are modern, interactive and include many audio-visual features. Read More...
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North-West Passage exhibition reveals Arctic fascination
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The fabled North-West passage, the sea route linking the North Atlantic and the north Pacific Ocean, is explored in a new exhibition opening at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich. The exhibition features extraordinary stories, feats of endurance and tragedies linked to the route, as well as examining the impact of climate change on the Arctic today. Read More...
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Next wave of sea change funding rolls in
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Nine more seaside towns are set to benefit in the latest round of funding from the Government's Sea Change programme, which is reinvigorating England's coastal resorts through investment in culture and heritage. From the northern borders to the south coast nearly £2.7 million will be handed out across four different regions. Read More...
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MCA 2009 Officer Trainee of the Year Award
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The MCA 2009 Officer Trainee of the Year Award has been announced at the annual reception of the UK Ship Register. The award recognises an excellent of attitude and commitment during training, displayed amongst officer trainees, which is a vital component in the success of the maritime industry. Read More...
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MCS Beachwatch reveals 110% increase in litter
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The Marine Conservation Society's Beachwatch 2008 has revealed that litter on UK beaches has increased by 110% over the last fifteen years. In 2008, volunteers around the UK cleaned and surveyed 374 beaches, covering 175.7km of coastline. They found that beach litter comes from four main sources: the public, fishing, shipping and sewage. Read More...
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Fuller's launches Gales Seafarers Ale
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Gales Seafarers Ale is to be added to London brewer Fuller's year-round range of cask ales. The ale has twice appeared on Fuller's seasonal calendar in the autumn and both times has proven to be a big hit. Made with Admiral hops and the unique Gales yeast, the beer helps to raise much needed funds for Seafarers UK – the UK's leading maritime charity. Read More...
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Eden Project launches balsa wood surfboard
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A revolutionary new Eden surfboard has been launched at Fistral Beach in Newquay and it's already a winner with two top surfers. The eco-board idea began after a giant balsa tree toppled in Eden's Rainforest Biome, leading Eden team members to discuss what could be done with the spare timber. Read More...
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One Voice presents report on UK maritime sector
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One Voice, the body representing UK shipping, ports and the maritime business services sectors, has presented research assessing the value and significance of the UK maritime services sector. The results conclude that the sector employs one in 50 of the working population and contributes almost two per cent of the UK GDP. Read More...
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Scientists look for deepest fish ever
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Scientists from Oceanlab at the University of Aberdeen are preparing to try to beat the record they set last year for the deepest fish ever caught on camera. The liparid fish were found at 7700m in the Japan Trench, the pressures at such depths would instantly crush any surface animal. Read More...
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Britons cruise round the credit crunch
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Cruising is booming for the Port of Dover, in spite of tales of economic uncertainty. Dover will handle 141 cruise ships' visits to the port, with more than 200,000 passengers this year. The inclusive nature of an on-board cruise holiday offers a major plus for anyone wanting to stick to a fixed budget. Read More...
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Deep-sea fish stocks threatened
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Commercial fishing in the north-east Atlantic could be harming deep-sea fish populations a kilometre below the deepest reach of fishing trawlers, according to a 25-year study. Scientists have long known that commercial fishing affects deep-water fish numbers, but its effects appear to be felt twice as deep as previously thought. Read More...
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Check out the news pages on the Sea Vision website, you'll find these stories and many more from across the UK maritime sector... just click here
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