The scree and boulders near the lake appear easy to walk on, but the layers of wet vegetation which cover them demand a safety first approach. Progress is steady – it has to be.
Expedition to Horse Mussel Reef
Scientific diving is a strictly regulated activity carefully planned in advance and overseen by a dive supervisor. At this site it is an intensive exercise, as each diver has a short amount of time to carry out a specific task at around 30-metres depth. Absolute concentration is crucial.
Wales’ special sites – the challenge…
We must remember that the unique and varied habitats of SSSIs have developed over hundreds of years, through management practices such as grazing and forestry; and they need active ongoing management to maintain their conservation interest…
Help us stem the Mitten Crab Invasion
A crack unit of scientists from the Natural History Museum, the Marine Biological Association and the Countryside Council for Wales need your help to understand the threat posed by one of the world’s worst invasive species – the Chinese Mitten Crab…
Cwm Clydach – the tranquil valley
A walk through Cwm Clydach grants you a rare escape from the hustle and bustle. There’s a degree of magic at work here. A landscape that was.
A landscape that is.
Revived canal cruises into focus
Now, I’m not normally one for the slower strains of recreation. I tend to prefer carving it up on my surf board (falling off professionally!) or hanging from my fingertips in the high mountains somewhere. But I have to say I found the whole experience – gently cruising down the canal – very relaxing, and certainly enjoyable…
An acid reign – twenty years at CCW
Dr. Catherine Duigan is Head of Marine and Freshwater Sciences at CCW. To celebrate our organisation’s 20th birthday, Catherine looks back at the past two decades and recalls the fight against Acid Rain in the 90′s, and the ongoing battle against the acidification of our waters into this new century…
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Why protect?
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The Welsh View
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An opportunity in challenging times
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Birthday on the Welsh Barrier Reef
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Walking the Anglesey coastal path
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Expedition to Horse Mussel Reef
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Cadair Idris – reaching the giant’s seat!
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Wales’ special sites – the challenge…
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Help us stem the Mitten Crab Invasion
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Cwm Clydach – the tranquil valley
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Alan Bowring: One of my favourite places - there's more drama pa...
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Jocelyn Williams: I've been working on a photography project for 202...
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John Briggs: Well done Jenny, as a resident of the island I'd t...
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Helene Maillet-Vioud: Being a bit of a technophobe I'm not a big fan of ...
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Cliff Benson: Hmmm, interesting viewpoints although lets not all...
