Knot
A stocky, little sandpiper, the knot can be spotted in estuaries from August onwards, migrating here from the Arctic where it breeds. Look out for it probing the muddy sand with its specialised…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Cam mawr ar gyfer Mapio Carbon Glas yn y DU!
Heddiw, mae’r Ymddiriedolaethau Natur, mewn cydweithrediad â WWF, RSPB a Scottish Association of Marine Science wedi lansio Y Prosiect Mapio Carbon Glas. Bydd hyn yn golygu mai’r DU fydd y cyntaf…
My fascination
Hi, I am Arun, a volunteer and marine champion for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Since I was 11, I have been completing Shoresearch surveys with the Trust to monitor the species…
Our Leatherbacks/Crwbanod môr cefn-lledr ni
Every summer our seas welcome marine turtles which come in after their favourite food – jellyfish. We’ve had all but one of the seven marine turtle species appear in UK waters.
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Alice – “getting back” to a whole different world
Alice is a recent but regular Shoresearch volunteer who was keen to get more field study in North Wales, after gaining a degree in Marine Biology. Her knowledge has been enhanced and, in turn,…
Have-a-go intertidal survey
Have a go at surveying the rocky shores of North Wales! Join us to explore the coast, discover local marine life, and collect valuable data
Spring in the sea
Nia Jones (Marine Manager) describes some of the events in a typical marine spring. At this time of year a number of creatures are breeding, ready to release eggs and larvae in time for the…
My internship
I'm Katie, a Biological Sciences undergraduate with the University of Liverpool and a volunteer with the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Later this year I will also be undertaking an internship with…
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.
Lesser sea-spurrey
Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.
My VIP pass
With her waterproof map on her wrist, Heather doesn’t have to splash out to go on safari. She gets exclusive access to Kimmeridge Bay’s secret world of ever-changing marine wildlife.