UK coast
Coverage of UK coast in the Nexus archive.
- Russian warship carries out live-fire weapons exercise 46 miles off UK coast, MoD says
A Russian warship conducted a live-fire weapons exercise 46 miles off the UK coast, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The warship was spotted in the North Sea by Sky News.
- Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds
Record numbers of octopuses linked to warming waters have spread from the UK's southwest coast to Scotland and Wales, impacting the fishing industry with declining shellfish catches but rising octopus catches. The surge, first observed in 2025 off Devon and Cornwall, is transforming marine ecosystems.
- The overcrowded UK beaches to avoid this Bank Holiday weekend, as thousands set to flock to the coast
The UK beaches are expected to be overcrowded this Bank Holiday weekend as thousands of people flock to the coast. The crowds are anticipated due to the holiday weekend. Overcrowding is a concern for beachgoers.
- Sewage having 'alarming' impact on underwater forests along UK coast
Scientists discovered that sewage pollution is causing a significant decline in small invertebrates, such as crabs, in seagrass meadows along the UK coast. The impact of sewage on these underwater forests is described as 'alarming'.