Marine conservation

Marine protected areas to expand by further 15%

The government says the marine protected area network is increasing from 6.5% to 21.7% from Tuesday.

The sea around the east coast was up to 4C (39F) warmer in the summer heatwaves, says the Met Office.

'It's been the best year for spotting sharks in decades,' says fisherman and tour guide, Nicky Lewis.

Rob Spray believes the reef needs to protected against fishing activity and cable access.

A crew from Whitby lands two of the migratory species weighing over 300kg each in as many days.

A diver says the sighting was "really special" and the creature may have not been recorded before.

Joe Williams, who nurses turtles back to health in Brighton, is on the Make A Difference shortlist.

Matt Slater came across the pot while on a dive with a friend and rescued the sharks.

Marine conservators discuss the importance of protecting Les Écréhous for wildlife.