Britain’s marine environment – described by conservationists as “our life support system” – is on its knees, in desperate need of some “tender loving care”, according to a new report by the Wildlife Trusts.

Conservation experts from around the UK have compiled a list of 15 marine areas urgently in need of protection, each considered vital for the preservation of at least one species of marine animal or plant.

Britain’s marine environment is on its knees, according to a new report. Conservation experts from around the UK have compiled a list of 15 marine areas urgently in need of protection, each considered vital for the preservation of at least one species of marine animal or plant. MSN Environment investigates.

A great white shark was reportedly seen “hunting” off the Cornish coast in 2007, plunging the population into Jaws mania. But he's not alone. Before you go in the water, MSN UK News brings you a guide to the razor-toothed denizens of the deep currently cruising British waters. You Have Been Warned.

Breeders and revellers from all over Peru have made their way to the town of Huacho for the country’s third annual guinea pig festival.

In this exclusive video interview, Hazel Blears tells MSN how Twitter, Facebook and instant messaging could revolutionise British politics.