Antimicrobial resistance (often abbreviated to AMR) is quickly becoming a serious public health issue. You may have heard of things like the growing problem with MRSA in hospitals, but AMR generally is set to skyrocket as a public health issue on a global …
Erosion of earth materials results in them being worn away and transported over time by natural forces such as water or wind. While soil erosion is a natural part of the earth’s ecosystem, its acceleration due to human related factors has raised …
According to a recent study, the average daily water usage per person in England and Wales was 146 litres. Have you ever stopped to consider where the water in your tap comes from? The next time you pour yourself a glass of water, why not consider the …
Ensuring safe levels of water quality is paramount for both aquatic and terrestrial environments. With the topic of environmental concerns continuing to grow, understanding and monitoring water quality has become essential in ensuring the health of our …
We often talk about the different variables that affect overall water quality and how we can better manage water quality. But something we haven’t yet discussed is dredging and what the direct and indirect effects of this are on water quality and the …
We’re pleased to be able to announce some exciting news about Aquaread’s future. Aquaread has been acquired by nke Group, marking an exciting development for all involved. This feels like a natural progression for both nke Group and Aquaread that serves to …
We’re often talking about types of water pollution, how we can better manage water quality, and certain indicators of a healthy body of water. But something we haven’t yet touched on in great depth is the actual impact of poor water quality on aquatic life …
Think you might have spotted water pollution? Or, perhaps you’re looking to get ahead of the game and want to know the signs before they crop up? Either way, we know that being faced with a potential pollution incident can be quite daunting. We love our UK …
The sea is crucial. Like us humans, the body of the Earth is mostly made up of water; to say it keeps things ticking over would be an understatement. We’ve talked before about the significance of clean marine water, but what about ocean temperatures? Like …
Put simply, Aquaculture refers to the practice of farming aquatic organisms in controlled environments. You may have more commonly heard it referred to as ‘fish farming’. Shellfish, fish, and algae are cultivated and harvested from dedicated marine and …
We’ve been exploring the importance of marine water quality and water quality management in the UK on our blog, and wanted to turn our focus to ocean pollution in particular. Here, we are keen to highlight the things we can do to help bring sea pollution …
In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the state of the UK’s rivers and the significance of clean water. We know that water pollution is a huge issue in the UK and across the world, with various factors contributing to poor water quality — from agricultural …
Like many inorganic (and organic) compounds, there’s a fine balance to strike when it comes to tolerable environmental levels. Too much of one thing, and an entire ecosystem can be thrown off its axis. It’s the same with ammonia. If levels get too high in …
There are several different types of flood, each with their own set of contributing factors. While these different kinds can occur separately, they often occur together – for example, inland floods can be caused by river floods, and vice versa! Here, we’re …
You have likely heard more and more talk in the last few years about pesticides in relation to pollution. Pesticides, unfortunately, most usually contain a range of toxic and harmful chemicals that cause both air and water pollution. What are pesticides? …
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