The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat".

The island will add 0.55 hectares of new habitat – almost the size of a football pitch – within the Blackwater Estuary.

As part of its expansion strategy in 2026, SIFAX Marine, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, said it has concluded plans to acquire additional sea-going barges, creek vessels, and offshore support ...

Louisiana is a world leader in coastal restoration. Many would even say number one. The media is full of stories about the coastal land loss crisis in Louisiana, the dire predictions of climate change ...

Decommissioned Thames barges have been sunk in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex to create a new island habitat for breeding ...

Ice accumulation on Pittsburgh's rivers is causing significant challenges for barge operations ...

With over a dozen new riverboats debuting in 2026, cruising Europe’s major rivers continues to be a growing travel trend. But, for those looking to escape the masses, luxury barge cruises take guests ...

On a languid boat trip through Champagne, France, a cruise-travel expert discovers the upside to sailing at five miles per hour. At the start of harvest season in Champagne, the first sunshine of the ...

Janice Wald Henderson has spent four decades as a food and travel journalist. She’s authored two cookbooks, created and hosted international food and wine events, was a television food journalist, ...