Mar 13 - Marine Biologist Issues Portuguese Man O’War Warning
The Natuilus Project’s marine biologist has issued a warning regarding the Portuguese man o’war which is commonly mistaken for a jellyfish.
The Natuilus Project’s marine biologist has issued a warning regarding the Portuguese man o’war which is commonly mistaken for a jellyfish.
Local company Interserve Defence Limited organise regular charity events throughout the year and the first event of 2018 was a football match held recently between Interserve staff and the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. The players from Interserve donated £120 which was topped up by a further £100 from Capurros garage. The Interserve Charity Committee decided to donate the money to Special Olympics Gibraltar.
Childline Gibraltar will hold its annual “Blue Week” from the 19th to the 23rd March to raise awareness and to raise funds for the charity.
At about 07:15 on Saturday, an RGP Marine Crew patrolling BGTW onboard Police Interceptor Sir John Chapple challenged a suspect RHIB off the Eastern Side of Gibraltar, resulting in a high-speed pursuit of a 14mtr RHIB powered by 3 x 300HP outboard engines, with four occupants onboard and a sizeable cargo of suspected cannabis bales.