Storm Desmond Blows in Swarms of Jellyfish

As many parts of the country are still dealing with the aftermath of Storm Desmond, a somewhat unusual consequence of the storm has been noted in the South of England. Hundreds of strange-looking jellyfish have been washed up on beaches along the south coast, brought in on the swelling tides that destructive Desmond created. The

Take a Dip on Christmas Day

There are many traditions associated with Christmas Day − think scoffing turkey and chocolates, unwrapping presents and watching the Queen’s speech − but there is one long-standing tradition that many people might not think of. Every year, hundreds of people up and down the country brave the cold for a Christmas morning swim in the

Autumn Spring Tides Cause Flooding Alerts

Dozens of flood alerts and warnings have been issued across England, Wales and Scotland in the last couple of weeks or so. The south-west of England is expected to be the worst affected, while parts of North Wales have already experienced exceptionally large waves that have risen over coastal defences and caused chaos for local

Innovative Engineering to Prevent Flooding

The prospect of increasingly high tides can be a worrying thought for anyone, but imagine if you lived somewhere like Venice. Imagine if you faced having to check the tide times to see the next time a gondola was likely to try to barge its way in through your front door, not to mention the

France Harnesses The Power of The Sea

Anyone who has checked the tide times and headed to the coast over the recent period of windy weather should be in no doubt about the power of the sea. Yet, few people realise just how often humans are now harnessing this power in new ways to benefit themselves – and the planet. There are