On the 24th March 2020 when lockdown was just beginning we published an article about the Risks of COVID-19 Transmission from Sewage Discharge. Since then, a lot has happened in our new COVID world! Just last week we heard Boris Johnson announced that the Government was actively considering incorporating testing sewage for traces of […]
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Support Local, Support the Ocean
Covid-19 has upturned life in our communities and across the UK local businesses are some of the most impacted by the virus and resulting restrictions. Shopping habits, supply and demand has changed and our local high streets and online businesses have been central to keeping us stocked up and safe. How can we get everything […]
How Do We Head Back to the Beach Whilst Being Socially Responsible?
We already know how important the Ocean is for our mental and physical wellbeing, yet our Generation Sea Blueprint Survey has revealed just how many of you have missed the coastal environments during the lockdown-months. As we start to get a little more freedom to move around and begin heading back to the beaches, […]
Long Time No Sea: Beach Loving Brits Count Down the Days Until They’re Reunited with the Coast
Our 2020 #GenerationSea Blueprint Survey, completed by over 3,300 people, has revealed that out of all of the natural spaces, the vast majority of us are most looking forward to a trip to the beach as lockdown eases. And more than half say the Ocean is the most missed environment. As restrictions lift, it […]
Waves of Optimism
With communities across the UK missing the awe and wonder provided by a trip to the ocean we are delighted to launch our Waves Of Optimism campaign. Art is a fantastic indication that there is life is still going on. While we cannot easily access the ocean we can still send waves of ocean optimism […]
The Generation Sea Blueprint; a new wave of ocean activism
We are all longing to get back to the beach, dive into the sea, ride some waves and return to the frontline of the campaign to protect the ocean. The current crisis has been a powerful reminder to many of us of the things that we value most and what we want to see for […]
10 Environmental Education Resources from Around the World
Staying safe at home to protect ourselves and others doesn’t mean we can’t experience the awe and joy that our coasts and oceans provide us. Perhaps it’s the perfect time to understand and connect with nature so we’re well equipped to protect it now and in the future. As we head into the UN Decade […]
Join Us For Our Digital Screening of ‘The Story of Plastic’
Join us and the Surfers Against Sewage community for our digital screenings of The Story of Plastic on 8th May or 5th June. The Story of Plastic is a brand-new film produced by the Break Free From Plastic movement, which SAS is a core member of. We are excited to be hosting some of the first digital […]
The Digital Clean Up: Together We Target Worst Offending, Plastic Polluting Brands on Earth Day
Surfers Against Sewage’s award-winning #ReturnToOffender campaign goes digital to track plastic pollution in Britain’s public spaces and on beaches, and challenges manufacturers to do more to protect the environment. We have organised the UK’s first ‘digital beach clean’ campaign, #ReturnToOffender, to expose and challenge most polluting brands. The general public and brand volunteers will be […]
Inspire your Inner Ocean Activist with our Lesson Plans for at School and Home
Teachers & Parents – We’ve Got You Covered With the Easter holidays drawing to a close and parents and teachers all over the UK looking ahead to what would have been the start of the summer term, we have some great news for you all. If you’re after some thought-provoking activities that hit key curriculum […]