Today, the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) come into force in England, marking an important moment in the UK and The Wildlife Trusts’ marine conservation history. This vital new…

The health of UK seas is at rock bottom – they’re in crisis – so when the UK Government announced two years ago that it would be introducing a minimum of five Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs…

Since 2014 the Marsh Volunteer Award for Marine Conservation has been awarded to recognise the amazing work Wildlife Trust volunteers carry out to help save our seas. From shark tagging to litter…

The Marsh Volunteer Award for Marine Conservation recognises outstanding contributions to marine conservation. Our underwater wildlife is incredible, and so are the people who volunteer their time…

Dr Lissa Batey describes The Wildlife Trusts’ award-winning exploration of English seas

A voyage to protect the sea by Dr Lissa Batey