The first publication of my PhD is out today! We discuss the potential for #microplastics to harbour and transport #pathogens and the possible implications this could have on aquaculture. bit.ly/3aqr3OL @ExeterMarine Global Systems Institute Cefas AXA XL

Rye Harbour Swallowtail butterfly on BBC Southeast News 19th August

The UK Youth Climate Summit is looking for youth ambassadors! If you are a secondary or sixth form student and have a genuine interest in people & the planet have a look at the Climate Summit site for more info. Deadline for applications 8 Sept transform-our-world.org/youth-climate-…

Sunrise, wild swimming, seal encounter and hatching baby cuttlefish. What a great weekend! Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔

Amazing weekend seeing these epic creatures take their first swim!

This is awesome! It's so important that we increase awareness of these amazing creatures and keep saying no to #RedRated Seafood ❌🦑mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/…

We had a great day at Gatwick Greenspace a few weeks back learning the art of scything and clearing some of Goat Meadow. Thank you Thomas Simpson !

Ebernoe common being toadally awesome and full of life Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔 #ledermantrainee #spotthetoad

Seek small nature finds while walking & your mind will enter a focussed state called ‘flow’, that dials down anxiety. With each discovery you’ll get a burst of mood-boosting dopamine in your brain. Collecting lovely things that fell off trees really can help with...all this.

Spending time in nature is so good for my #mentalhealth. No lack of colour at Tilgate Park yesterday. #Autumn Gatwick Greenspace Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔

Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔 Just a glimpse of the colour of sunrise in Brighton this morning

Reg and his protege Moss in the beautiful Southerham valley #employeesofthemonth #workinghard #ledermantrainee #grazing Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔 Sussex WildlifeTrust

Our #WildCoastSussex Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔 Living Seas Sussex

The People's Choice vote is now open! You have until 31 January to cast a vote for your favourite entrant from this year's photo competition shortlist. Below are some of the highly-commended images the judges enjoyed. Vote here: buff.ly/3hKwZFU #SouthDowns