Isle of Man News
School wades in with Beach Buddies clean-up efforts
Children of Years 5 & 6 from St Johns School joined forces with Bill Dale from Beach Buddies on a community litter pick around St John's village and a beach clean at Balleira Beach, Kirk Michael. The children know all about the dangers of plastics in the environment so were keen to take part.
Celebrating our Seas and Shores
As Year of Our Island prepares to celebrate Seas and Shores month, Dr Peter Duncan, Senior Marine Conservation Officer at DEFA, writes:
30 Days Wild with The Wildlife Trusts
The Manx Wildlife Trust's Marketing and Membership Manager, Graham Makepeace-Warne, writes about the 30 Days Wild initiative for June.
May newsletter update from Bill Dale BEM
Bill Dale BEM, founder of Beach Buddies, a Partner of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, writes for the May newsletter.
Dr Andrew Foxon's #MyBiosphere
In a new series of article in Manx Life magazine, produced by Mannin Media, authors from different walks of Manx life write about what makes the Isle of Man special to them. The May 2018 article is penned by Dr Andrew Foxon.
Seal of approval for Isle of Man
A photo of a ‘hungover seal’ has proved a big hit on social media and earned valuable publicity for UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man in the UK media.
Chief Minister praises schools’ work with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK is praising young people’s significant contribution to the Island’s future.
School lights the way for Earth Hour
An Isle of Man school is marking Earth Hour (24th March) in a unique way – by turning used plastic milk cartons into lanterns.
Primary pupils' plastics pledge
An Isle of Man primary school has plastics in its sights as it strives do its bit for the planet.
Primary pupils explore perils of plastic
The perils posed by plastics are being explored by pupils at Victoria Road Primary School.
