Are these the answer to the threat of rising sea levels? One architect believes floating cities could offer a safe haven for people who have lost their homes to flooding.

The UK has a rich diversity of marine wildlife and is home to more than 44,000 species from basking sharks to jellyfish and tiny corals.

Millions of us will head to the beach this summer to enjoy the sun and perhaps even take a dip in the sea. But before you head down to the seaside and have a swim you might want to check the water quality of the beach you are visiting.

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