01.09.10 First purple herons at RSPB Dungeness site fly the nest A pair of chicks thought to be the first pair of purple herons to breed in the UK have flown the nest. The RSPB said the chicks were seen at the charity's nature reserve in Dungeness learning to fly.

01.09.10 MSC on the Menu at Ramsgate Ramsgate fishermen have signed up to join suppliers and restaurateurs at the Marine Stewardship Council 'on the Menu’ event in Ramsgate on 1st September 2010.

31.08.10 Dame Vera backs 'people's port' for Dover Dame Vera Lynn says she would support a scheme for local people to buy the port of Dover, if the government decides it should be privatised.

28.08.10 Beachwatch Big Weekend 2010 (MCS) Adopt-a-Beach and Beachwatch are coastal environmental initiatives, involving local individuals, groups and communities in caring for their coastal environment.

27.08.10 Navigate your way from Dover to a maritime career Students from across Kent have a unique chance to see a spectacular showcase of hands-on activities demonstrating opportunities in the Marine Sector.

27.08.10 Carbon capture storage announcement The Government today set out how it will license the storage of carbon dioxide under the sea bed, following responses to its recent consultation on the geological storage of CO2.

25.08.10 Kent fishermen back at sea as sole quota extended Fishermen in Kent have been told they can return to sea after a month on dry land after the amount of Dover sole they are allowed to catch was extended.

24.08.10 Balanced Seas newsletter published Following recent local grpup meetings, the August Balanced Seas newsletter is now available. This is the project identiftying Marine Conservation Zones for the South East.

23.08.10 Fifteen new areas to give protection to UK seas Fifteen new Marine Protected Areas have just been created, designed to protect important habitats and species. This includes Outer Thames Estuary (SPA) and Margate and Long Sands (candidate SAC).

15.08.10 Thanet Coast Project newsletter This newsletter is pack with information and events relating to the North East Kent European Marine site.

15.08.10 Marine Stategy Framework Directive newsletter The aim of this Directive is to achieve or maintain ‘Good Environmental Status’ (GES) of European seas by 2020 - this newsletter outlines the latest developments.

13.08.10 Port boss: We could meet MP's objectives Port of Dover boss Bob Goldfield appears to be softening his attitudes towards the People's Port idea suggested by MP Charlie Elphicke. Mr Goldfield said the People's Port scheme "meets virtually all of the objectives" in the Dover Harbour Board straight sell-off plans.

13.08.10 Work set to begin on Seasalter to Graveney sea defences The Environment Agency will start construction work from Monday 16 August on a £1.1m sea defence, to protect communities along the Seasalter to Graveney coastline from the threat of flooding.

12.08.10 Scarce Maid of Kent beetle spotted on North Kent Marshes A scarce beetle - once thought extinct in the UK - has been found under cow pats at a nature reserve in Kent. The RSPB said two beetles were found during a recent survey of the site at Elmley.

08.08.10 Thanet beaches warning 'scaremongering' A Kent council has hit back at claims that five of its beaches should lose their Blue Flag water quality status as scaremongering. Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) included the Thanet beaches among 34 in Britain which it said did not warn the public about raw sewage in the sea.

04.08.10 Reduction in scope of "All England coastal path" As a result of a five percent reduction to this year’s budget Natural England has needed to assess the scope and delivery of some of its in-year programmes.

30.07.10 Rare whale washed up in Swale A whale washed up at Seasalter was thousands of miles off course. The stricken creature was spotted swimming off the Sheppey coast at Warden Bay last Wednesday night, but found dead at Seasalter the following night.

29.07.10 Events galore in Thanet! Thanet Coast Project have coordinated an exciting programme of events for the summer season, featuring everything from seashore safaris to surfing.

21.07.10 British seas: More fish, cleaner and greater biodiversity, says Defra 'Significant improvements' in UK's seas, but litter, pollution, climate change and greater acidity are cause for concern.

20.07.10 Sustainability watchdog will be axed to meet public sector spending cuts Plans to scrap the commission come as the agency announces tens of millions of pounds of savings from green improvements. Picture; initial SDC Chair Jonathan Porritt.