BBC News follow the Marine Unit on patrol in the Thames Estuary

First Look at the Tolka Estuary Greenway: A new Dublin Bay cycle route, which will provide cyclists with safe, segregated, access to ferry terminals and port facilities for the first time, has opened in Dublin Port. The almost-2km route will take cyclists and pedestrians from the northern edge of the port lands at the East Point Business Park, along the perimeter of the bay opposite the Clontarf promenade. #dublin #dubinireland #cyclelife #cycle | The Irish Times

Water spout spotted in Thames Estuary

The Thames Estuary in 2 minutes #MyEstuaryStory #CreativeEstuary

Forty years ago today, the Thames Barrier was officially opened. It was designed to protect London from flooding until 2030. It’s now expected to function until 2070. One notable incident in the barrier's history was when a 3,000-tonne dredger crashed into it on a foggy morning in October 1997. According to a report, the dredger hit one of the barrier’s concrete piers, causing extensive damage to the vessel and superficial damage to the barrier. The master of the dredger was found to have failed