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30 May

New Normal Nature: Dolphin Delights

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsColumns & Opinion, Environment and Naturebeach, dolphin, environment, nature, porpoise, seal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we leave lockdown behind this follow-up series to Lockdown Nature will consider how we can continue to appreciate the nature around us. Perhaps you have resolved to stay local more going forward, perhaps you are just more attuned to nature from time on your hands whilst furloughed. We are starting with the sea mammals of Blackpool – seals, porpoises and dolphins. We are on the cusp of the peak season for cetacean (whale and dolphin) sightings in the seas off the Fylde, for two reasons. Firstly quite simply the species that occur all year round, Grey Seals and…

24 Apr

Pollution Patrol

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsEnvironment and Nature, Local Newsbeach, Beach clean, environment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we gradually return to normal, and hopefully a bumper summer for visitors to the Fylde coast, it’s easy to assume that beach and seawater quality is someone else’s concern. The Beach Patrol team, Street Cleansing, the RNLI, Coastwatch – all people who would notice such things wouldn’t they? Well if you are a regular beach user you might be first to pick up on an issue, and LOVEmyBEACH is asking for your help in identifying and reporting signs of coastal pollution. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Concerted efforts by volunteer beach cleaners have helped ensure Blackpool and other north west beaches are…