Protecting our Marine Environments

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Environment Top 5: Protecting the Marine EnvironmentWe cover:marine protected areasdata collection and monitoringplastic pollutionprotection of sites during a changing climateKey takeawaysThis special episode of EnvCast features two Chartered Environmentalists working at the forefront of marine consulting, Katie Reeves CEnv and Tanya Ferry CEnv Speaker bios:Katie Reeves CEnvKatie Reeves is a Chartered Environmentalist (through ISEP) and marine scientist with more than 20 years' experience spanning marine conservation, environmental consultancy and the energy sector. Her career has included helping to shape the Marine Act campaign and policy in the UK, developing whale shark monitoring and citizen science programmes in Qatar, and leading initiatives to reduce single-use plastics offshore, and securing environmental consents for major coastal and offshore developments. Alongside her consultancy, Katie is the founder of Festive Green, a circular economy start-up inspired by nature, and is passionate about creating supportive communities, particularly for women in business, while championing sustainability, collaboration and positive environmental change. Tanya Ferry CEnv Tanya Ferry is a Chartered Environmentalist via membership of CIEEM. Tanya is a passionate and active environmental professional, with years of experience in aquatic environments from freshwater to the coast, specialising in estuarine fisheries, and sustainable development in maritime and ports. She has expertise in tackling issues like pollution and habitats under pressure. Professional registration:Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re... Resources:Scotland MPA: https://environmentalstandards.scot/keep-up-to-date/scottish-ministers-failing-in-legal-duties-to-protect-and-restore-seafloor-concludes-ess/ Scottish link MPA report https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/Ensuring%20the%20effectiveness%20of%20the%20Marine%20Protected%20Area%20Network%20in%20Scotland.pdfOffice for Environmental Protection MPA report for England and Northern Ireland: https://www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-launches-investigation-suspected-failure-defra-take-necessary-measures-achieve-goodhttps://www.theoep.org.uk/sites/default/files/investigations-files/Full%20report%20%28v2%29%20Amended_08Dec2025.pdf Wales over 50% of condition features monitored are in unfavourable condition https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-and-blogs/news/2025-news-releases/further-action-needed-to-protect-wales-s-marine-protected-areas/?lang=en Design Innovation for a Blue Planet: https://blueearthsummit.com/Good Fish Guide choosing sustainable seafood to eat: https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/Guppy Friend Washing bags: https://shop.wwf.org.uk/products/guppyfriend-washing-bag?utm_source=Google-Pmax&utm_medium=PaidSearch-Pmax&pc=TCB014018&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=20287469958&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3tSwiIHDlQMVcJRQBh0okSldEAQYASABEgJa9PD_BwECheck out our other platforms:YouTube: Society for the Environment // Website: socenv.org.uk // LinkedIn: society-for-the-environment