Far from being murky and dumb,the waters surrounding the British Isles contain riches to rival the tropics – and they’re just as in need of protectionI won’t be alone in being mildly distraught when the BBC’s Blue Planet II series comes to an conclude. But as a marine biologist who switched from working on tropical reefs and seagrass beds to the cooler waters around the Isle of Man, I have become an advocate for the seas around the British Isles. That’s because they are domestic to an exceptional variety of marine animals and plants. Related: 'Shocking' rise in rubbish washing up on UK beaches Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk