More than 80% of world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event in history – the Independent

‘We’re looking at something that’s completely changing the face of our planet,’ scientists warn…
Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed . . . potentially deadly bacteria double – the Independent

Surge in coastlines, rivers and lakes with unsafe levels of E coli and intestinal enterococci due to sewage spills…
A city looked at the sea as a blessing. It’s now sinking into it – the Independent

The ocean has now become an existential threat…
These countries produce the most plastic pollution in our oceans – and they’re not the ones you might have guessed – the Independent

Trillions of pieces of plastic are estimated to float in oceans around the world…
Win for wild swimmers as government pledges crackdown on water pollution in bathing spots – the Independent

Plans are being considered to increase the protection of England and Wales’ 550 water bathing spots from beyond the summer months and see the number expended to include popular surfing spots…