Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
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Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.
Blakeney Point walk for plants, birds and insects
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
Take a guided walk along the shingle bank towards Blakeney Point to look for the characteristic plants of the shore and saltmarsh, along with butterflies and birds.
European seabass
Seabass is a seafood favourite, appearing on menus throughout the UK. But it's in trouble in UK seas, with much of the seabass we eat imported from European fish farms.
Eelgrass walkover and ormer survey
This link will open on the Alderney Wildlife Trust website.
Explore eelgrass and ormers with us!
Studland Bay
Explore the seagrass meadows of Studland Bay, one of 41 special places at sea we want to see protected as a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Emily Cunningham, marine biologist, tells us more.
Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve
This link will open on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust website.
Bouldnor Forest is a fascinating nature reserve with a prehistoric past. Its variety of habitats including pine forest, heathland, cliffs and seagrass beds are home to plentiful wildlife.
Wilder Humber Volunteer
This link will open on the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website.
Could you help us deliver our restoration projects on the iconic Humber, restoring native oysters and rebuilding our lost seagrass meadow at Spurn Point? If you have a passion for the natural…
It's time for MPs to stand up for nature
With the Environment Bill back in the Commons this month, the time has come for MPs to stand up for nature. From ancient woodland to marine seagrass, from bees to beavers, MPs need to seize this…
Marine Protected Areas
Information on Marine Protected Areas MPA, Marine Conservation Zones MCZ and other protected areas in UK seas and waters. Protected areas in UK seas are an essential part of protecting marine wildlife and habitats.
Offshore Treasures
Explore the depths of South-West Deeps (East), a recommended Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) 170km off the tip of Cornwall. Emily Cunningham, marine biologist, tells us more.
Holderness Offshore
Explore the wildlife of Holderness Offshore, one of 41 special areas of the sea we want to see protected as a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Emily Cunningham, marine biologist, tells us more.