Waste and Wildlife: A Growing Problem in Cardigan Bay


Cardigan Bay, the largest bay in Wales, is home to many different types of wildlife, including a unique marine life. From the Ceredigion Coastal Path, it is often possible to catch a glimpse of the Bay's 'Big Three' species of harbour porpoise, grey seals, and bottlenose dolphins, of which the Bay has the largest population in the UK. Other mammals, such as minke whales, common dolphins, together with many species of sea birds, such as puffin, can also be seen.


Despite this beautiful wildlife, the rise of waste plastics being washed up onto the beaches of Cardigan Bay continue to pose a threat to their existence. The Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation taskforce was set up and appointed by the European Union to protect a variety of important species and habitat within the area from the growing threat of human pollution. The aim of the SAC is to maintain its rich and varied marine life in at least as good a condition as when the site was first designated, and particular attention is paid to ensuring that human activities carried out in the area are done so sustainably. However, it can be questioned whether the aims of the Cardigan Bay initiative are being met.


It is important to realise the full beauty of Cardigan Bay and make efforts to preserve it's natural, clean state. The following video was produced by a young local man, Gabe Heard, who frequents New Quay. It highlights the serene and picturesque nature of the Bay.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=athCCKQIv4c&t=93s



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