Beaches and strandlines
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
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Whelk
The common whelk is the largest sea snail found in UK seas, though you're more likely to find the dry balls of empty whelk egg capsules washed up in strandlines.
Wildlife Advice
Find out what to do if you find injured wildlife, a marine stranding or discover a wildlife crime.
Rare pygmy sperm whale discovered on Dorset coast
Dorset Wildlife Trust were alerted to the unfortunate dead-stranding of a very rare animal on Hive Beach in West Dorset on Friday 10 December. The pygmy sperm whale washed ashore on Thursday and…