Category: wildlife

  • Volunteers scrubbing oysters at the Portsmouth Marine Labs as part of the Final Straw Foundation oyster restoration programme

    Oyster Restoration Project: 10,000 Volunteers Make a Difference

    In November 2025, over 150 volunteers dedicated 700 hours to scrub 10,000 European flat oysters for the Final Straw Foundation’s restoration project, aimed at repopulating marine ecosystems in Portsmouth, Hayling Island, and Gosport. This effort, guided by the Blue Marine Foundation, addresses significant declines in oyster populations and enhances regional biodiversity.

  • A photo of Big Ben and the houses of Parliament

    A New Dawn for Climate and Nature?

    After 14 years of Conservative rule, the UK has ushered in a Labour government. The previous administration left a poor environmental legacy with climate and nature targets off course. Now, more than ever, we need strong leadership to guide the UK towards meeting crucial climate targets and making decisions that will protect our health, well-being,…

  • Paying for plastic: Has the plastic bag charge worked?

    Hannah Cooper, Final Straw Foundation We know plastic bags can cause havoc if they enter the marine environment. Often confused for food such as jellyfish or algae, plastic bags are ingested by countless marine creatures. This leaves them with stomachs full of plastic and, unable to ingest anything else with nutritious value, these creatures often…