Tag: marine ecosystems

Podcasthon: IWDG and IWT

The image shows a promotional banner for "Podcasthon," a global charity event featuring thousands of podcasts over 7 days from March 15-21, 2025. Two podcast hosts wearing headphones are smiling and recording, with one person having curly hair and wearing an orange and blue striped shirt, and another with a shaved head. The banner has a purple and blue gradient design with the Podcasthon logo in the top left. There's a call-to-action button saying "Sign up my podcast!" and the website podcasthon.org is listed at the bottom. The banner also shows logos for sponsors or partners including "POSITIVE" and "tgs."

https://open.spotify.com/episode/429ZzIcs28IofOAqOeQSfl Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and Irish Wildlife Trust.This episode is part of the global Podcasthon initiative, in which podcasters worldwide dedicate one episode to their chosen charity. To maximise impact, all episodes are published in a single week. I’m showcasing two of the most influential Irish environmental charities: the Irish Whale and Dolphin … Continue reading Podcasthon: IWDG and IWT →

Scottish Salmon Industry’s Environmental Nightmare Exposed

An aerial view of an industrial aquaculture operation showing two vessels working at a large circular fish farm pen. The main vessel is painted green and white and appears to be a well boat or service vessel, positioned alongside the fish farm cage. A smaller blue work boat is also visible. The circular fish farm pen is constructed with black floating pipes and netting, with visible water movement/aeration within the pen. The scene is captured from above, showing the vessels and infrastructure clearly against dark water. Photo supplied by and courtesy of Corin Smith. Copyright Corin Smith.

Scotland's salmon farming industry aims to double its production to 300,000-400,000 tonnes by 2030. This ambitious target comes despite a 2018 parliamentary inquiry concluding that expansion shouldn't proceed until environmental and welfare issues are addressed. As we examine the industry more closely, the problems become increasingly apparent, and they're far more serious than most consumers … Continue reading Scottish Salmon Industry’s Environmental Nightmare Exposed →