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‘Sinister’ Chinese mussel has found its way into British waters

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‘Sinister’ Chinese mussel that can smother scallops and oysters has made its way into British waters Asian date mussels have distinctive zig-zag markings on their tiny shells  They were first found in China and have caused problems all over the world  Dense mats of the mussels can suffocate scallops, oysters and seagrass  By Colin Fernandez, … Read more

Tewkesbury Abbey rises from the muddy waters once more as town is submerged after brutal deluge 

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A Norman abbey built more than 900 years ago has become a beacon for rural communities struck by some of the worst floods in living memory. The idyllic Tewkesbury Abbey has survived countless flooding disasters in the Gloucestershire market town – from where it takes its name – over the years. As well as its close proximity … Read more

Pools with a view: Here are 12 of the best places in the world to relax in crystal-clear waters

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I have swum in crystal-clear English rivers at the height of summer, raced across New York to take a dip in lidos in all five of its boroughs in a single day, and dived into plunge pools beneath turbulent waterfalls deep in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. In short, I am obsessed with swimming. … Read more