Erosion of earth materials results in them being worn away and transported over time by natural forces such as water or wind. While soil erosion is a natural part of the earth’s ecosystem, its acceleration due to human related factors has raised significant environmental concerns.  The essence of understanding soil erosion lies not just in recognising its impact on the landscape but also in appreciating its profound effects on water quality. Read on to explore more. What is soil erosion? Soil erosion, a natural process exacerbated by human activities, threatens our land’s vitality and wat ..read more

According to a recent study, the average daily water usage per person in England and Wales was 146 litres. Have you ever stopped to consider where the water in your tap comes from?  The next time you pour yourself a glass of water, why not consider the journey behind it? Tap water embarks on a journey spanning hundreds of miles before reaching us — as well as undergoing rigorous treatment to ensure its safety for consumption.  In this blog, we delve into the intricate process that delivers clean water to our taps whenever we need it, covering where this water actually comes from and ..read more

Ensuring safe levels of water quality is paramount for both aquatic and terrestrial environments. With the topic of environmental concerns continuing to grow, understanding and monitoring water quality has become essential in ensuring the health of our water – and planet overall.  Chlorophyll and phytoplankton are excellent indicators when it comes to understanding environmental conditions and aquatic health. They are highly sensitive to changes in water quality, making them great measures of overall water quality and the health of aquatic areas.  Let’s delve into the significance of ..read more

We often talk about the different variables that affect overall water quality and how we can better manage water quality. But something we haven’t yet discussed is dredging and what the direct and indirect effects of this are on water quality and the overall health of aquatic ecosystems. In this blog, we will touch on the different effects dredging has on water quality from sediment disruption to habitat disturbance, while assessing what this means on a broader scale. What is dredging? Dredging refers to the removal and transportation of sediments and debris from the bottom of water bodies (li ..read more

We’re pleased to be able to announce some exciting news about Aquaread’s future. Aquaread has been acquired by nke Group, marking an exciting development for all involved. This feels like a natural progression for both nke Group and Aquaread that serves to strengthen our ability to innovate and provide high-quality products.   “This is an exciting time for Aquaread as we join forces with nke group. This transaction opens up new opportunities for our products and our people, and we are confident that it will strengthen our position in the market. We look forward to working closely with th ..read more

We’re often talking about types of water pollution, how we can better manage water quality, and certain indicators of a healthy body of water. But something we haven’t yet touched on in great depth is the actual impact of poor water quality on aquatic life. Ahead of the International Conference on Pollution and Treatment Technology in November, this is all the more present for us. In this blog, then, we wanted to touch on the effects of water pollution on marine organisms and what this means on a broader scale. Understanding water pollution As we’ve touched on many times before in our blog, wa ..read more

Think you might have spotted water pollution? Or, perhaps you’re looking to get ahead of the game and want to know the signs before they crop up? Either way, we know that being faced with a potential pollution incident can be quite daunting. We love our UK waterways — from the babbling streams that run through woodlands to the precious rivers at the heart of our towns. Seeing these green havens affected by potential polluting events is distressing to say the least. Fortunately, there are avenues for reporting water pollution which we’ll get into later in this blog. First, let’s look at the sig ..read more

The sea is crucial. Like us humans, the body of the Earth is mostly made up of water; to say it keeps things ticking over would be an understatement. We’ve talked before about the significance of clean marine water, but what about ocean temperatures? Like every other natural habitat, a fine balance is needed to maintain a healthy ecosystem. And when the planet’s water is relied upon for so much, the effects are deeply felt when that balance is knocked out of whack. Here, we wanted to tackle a key part of that balance in the form of sea water temperature. Are sea temperatures going up? What’s g ..read more

Put simply, Aquaculture refers to the practice of farming aquatic organisms in controlled environments. You may have more commonly heard it referred to as ‘fish farming’. Shellfish, fish, and algae are cultivated and harvested from dedicated marine and freshwater environments (including man-made ones) for commercial and recreational purposes — largely, for consumption by us humans! Read on to find out more about this practice, why we do it, and how it works. How does aquaculture work? Like with agriculture, the methods used in aquaculture depend largely on what’s being farmed and who is farmin ..read more

We’ve been exploring the importance of marine water quality and water quality management in the UK on our blog, and wanted to turn our focus to ocean pollution in particular.  Here, we are keen to highlight the things we can do to help bring sea pollution to an end — both from an individual standpoint and on an organisational, governmental level. Let’s dive into some of the key steps we can take to protect our oceans. 1. Reduce plastic production & waste Reducing plastic production and waste is one of the most important ways we can stop sea pollution. On an individual level, you can s ..read more