As the Government considers a ban on bottom trawling, research finds huge public support for protections for marine life
The Wildlife Trusts urge the public to speak up for our seabeds
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Sea slugs, seaweeds and snorkel trails make headlines in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2024 marine review
Ordinary people find extraordinary ‘climate indicator’ species in UK waters
Wildlife Trust volunteers clock over 46,000 hours of surveys and beach cleans
Research highlights the…
Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time
A new series of reports published today by a coalition of nature charities means the UK is the first nation to map and estimate the amount of carbon stored in its seabed habitats, including in…
Sea the connection: National Marine Week 2024 will map people’s love of UK seas
Dorset Wildlife Trust is encouraging everyone to join in with their annual celebration of the sea which runs from Saturday 27 July – Sunday 11 August.
Save Our Wild Seas appeal launched to fight the threat of plastic pollution in Dorset's seas.
Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched a fundraising appeal to raise vital funds to protect Dorset's precious marine wildlife from plastic pollution.
Nurdles washed up at Kimmeridge Bay
With the aftermath of the oil spill in Poole Harbour still being monitored, visitors and staff at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay are reporting a large…
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…