National Marine Week is an annual celebration of the sea in the United Kingdom (UK). This year, it runs from Saturday, 27th July till Sunday, 11th August. It spans a fortnight to accommodate varying tidal conditions around the UK. This year’s National Marine Week theme is “Sea the Connection”, highlighting the many ways people are connected to the sea. It also emphasizes the importance of solutions like floating debris booms in protecting our seas.
National Marine Week started in the early 1970s to help people learn more about and protect marine locations in the UK. The Wildlife Trusts, a conservation group, began this event because they saw the need to focus on saving UK shores and seas from increasing dangers.
At Ecocoast, we are committed to protecting our marine environments. One of our key contributions to this effort is through the installation of Bolina Permanent Debris Booms. These permanent floating booms are critical in preventing trash, floating litter, debris, and even sewage, from entering the sea. This helps ensure cleaner waterways and coastal areas. By reducing the amount of debris flowing downstream, we help maintain pristine marine environments.
Our Bolina Permanent Debris Booms have been strategically installed in various locations across the UK. This includes sites managed by Thames Water, and projects for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the Environment Agency (EA), Canal & River Trust, Cardiff Harbour Authority and other key authorities.
These booms play an important role in marine conservation. They effectively stop materials such as plastic, invasive plant life and wood from accumulating in waterways. By intercepting pollution in rivers before it reaches the sea, we protect marine life and vital habitats like mudflats, seagrass beds and salt marshes. In turn, this leads to healthier waters and more thriving wildlife.
Bolina Permanent Debris Booms set the industry standard as the first fully flush-faced permanent floating debris booms available. Their innovative design ensures self-clearing at the optimal current angle, making it easier for workboats to collect materials efficiently. This allows you to effortlessly remove litter as it flows in the desired direction, saving time, money and effort on maintenance.
These booms offer full sealing for floating debris, ensuring that nothing escapes. Specialized end connections, such as tidal compensators, adjust easily to varying water levels, enhancing their effectiveness.
As we celebrate National Marine Week, there are many ways you can contribute to protecting our seas. Supporting organizations dedicated to marine conservation, participating in local cleanup efforts and raising awareness about pollution can make a significant impact. By staying informed and taking action, you help ensure that our seas remain healthy.
Discover how Bolina Permanent Debris Booms can make a difference in your marine conservation efforts.
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