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Two teams of ocean rowers will set off on a 2,000 mile rowing challenge around the entire coast of Great Britain this weekend, and they’re both aiming for Guinness world records.  The crews of six will be competing in the GB Row Challenge, a sporting event with a powerful sustainable purpose: the rowers collaborate with […]

The eDNA data found: Critically endangered species, such as the European eel Vulnerable species like Atlantic cod, haddock and the Atlantic puffin Fish such as wrasse, gobies and garfish Mammals, such as killer whales (orcas), seals, porpoises and dolphins The biodiversity data collected by a team of rowers as they raced around Great Britain last […]

Consulting firm Simply Sustainable has been announced as the new lead sponsor for GB Row Challenge. Founded in 2010, Simply Sustainable is a leading consultancy firm, which has been operating for over 12 years. Its mission is to help clients achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), net zero and sustainability goals. They have offices […]

Sea surface temperature data collected by an all-female crew of rowers as they raced around Great Britain last summer has found that UK coastal seas were on average 0.39 degrees Celsius warmer in 2023, compared to 2022.  Some areas experienced even more substantial warming, with local increases exceeding two degrees Celsius in the Celtic and […]

A team of dedicated environmental professionals passionate about the ecology and biodiversity of our oceans, is gearing up to take part in this year’s GB Row Challenge. Departing from Tower Bridge, London, on 9 June 2024, the all-female crew will row 2,000 miles around the British coastline, aiming to raise awareness about ocean health and […]

New research highlights the growing trend of combining marine sports and science to protect our oceans Ocean adventurers teaming up with scientists can improve the health of our seas, claims new research from the University of Portsmouth.  ‘Marine recreation with a purpose’ sees marine sports enthusiasts working with scientists and engineers to contribute to global […]

Team Ithaca, the crew who set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest female team to row around Great Britain, received their medals and cup at an awards ceremony on Saturday. The presentation evening honoured the achievement of the team who battled torrential rain, strong winds, lightning and thunder to complete the GB Row […]

A unique partnership, which combines a gruelling sporting challenge with vital environmental research, has been shortlisted for a national award. GB Row Challenge is an annual event that pushes rowers to their physical and mental limits as they circumnavigate Great Britain.  But the challenge isn’t just about ocean rowing. It has a powerful sustainable purpose: […]

Please join us to celebrate Team Ithaca’s world record-breaking row around Great Britain! Date: Saturday 11 November, 2023Time: 7:30pmLocation: Tudor Rowing Club, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LYParking: There is free parking at the club, but if it’s full there is plenty of additional parking at the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre next door The presentation evening […]

GB Row Challenge’s lead science partner, the University of Portsmouth, has been recognised for the crucial role it is taking in the global battle against plastic pollution.  The University’s Revolution Plastics initiative, which is a collaboration of leading researchers, academics and scientists at the University of Portsmouth, has been shortlisted for a significant new award […]