Years ago my mother took part in a 100km charity walk. I felt this was a great achievement that I have wanted to emulate. We were supposed to do the Coast to Coast 100km last year, however due to covid this was cancelled. This year we are taking on the challenge in June in the Lake District.

I have always had a fascination of the ocean's biodiversity, particularly the sharks and rays. Often thought of as aggressive and dangerous species. However, the more I learn about the ocean's I realise we are the most aggressive and dangerous species. Killing off thousands of species in bycatch and cutting of shark fins for soup. We need to invest in and protect our oceans for the sake of these beautiful species and the planet.

Sharks and rays are some of the ocean's most amazing animals. Present in our seas for 400 million years, they are vital and valuable but also vulnerable. Around a quarter of the 1000 or so species of sharks and rays are considered "threatened", largely due to the impact of unsustainable fisheries. The Shark Trust works tirelessly in the UK and around the World to ensure endangered species of sharks are suitably protected, while also pushing for science-based fisheries management for all species to ensure long term sustainability.