Meet The Ghost Fisher Saving Sea Life One Net At A Time

Ocean litter is a phrase many of us associate with plastic straws trapped in the nostrils of turtles. Or plastic bags that are mistaken for jellyfish and eaten by whales. Or maybe even the micro-plastics from broken-down ocean debris that find their way into our bodies through the fish we eat. But most of us aren’t as aware of a different type — ghost gear. This is the name given to lost, forgotten, or abandoned fishing gear. It may not receive as much attention as plastic objects more familiar to us, but it’s no less harmful.

How I Made It Work

For women in their early and mid 20s, financial stability can feel out of reach, particularly for those without the privilege of family money or a large salary. How I Made It Work features women in their 30s who have done what can feel like the impossible and achieved financial security. In each piece, they will share how they managed to do it and give their tips to help you do the same. Honest, practical, and non-judgemental, How I Made It Work is here to take the fear and mystery out of financial planning and show that security comes in many forms.

Natural Cycles & The Reality Of Digital Contraception

Looking at the list of contraception available to women in the UK, it seems like there are loads of choices. Several varieties of both the single hormone or dual hormone pill, the patch, the injection, the hormonal or non-hormonal coil, the implant, male or female condoms, the diaphragm. But should you have migraines, or experience side-effects from hormonal contraceptive use, have a latex allergy, be reluctant or unable to go through an uncomfortable (at best) copper coil insertion, the list gets a lot shorter very quickly. This is where contraceptive apps like Natural Cycles come in.