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May 19
Four NGOs, One Aim: Save Our Seas
On Wednesday 13th May representatives from The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, WWF and the Marine Conservation Society gathered in Westminister to lobby MPs. Their message, strengethen the Marine and Coastal Access Bill and ensure it's fit for purpose.
Jul 02
Rare sightings off the Yorkshire coast
Bottlenose dolphins have been spotted off the coast of Yorkshire, within the Whitby area.
Aug 06
Bioblitz at Gibraltor Point
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust bioblitz Gibraltor Point nature reserve!
Aug 21
Starlet sea anemones rediscovered!
Starlet sea anemone refound at Norfolk Wildlife Trusts Cley Marshes.
Sep 11
The Wildlife Trusts welcome protection for North Sea wildlife
The Wildlife Trusts welcome news of the launch of Net Gain, the North Sea Marine Conservation Zone Project (MCZ).
Sep 28
Durhams Coastline - Diving Delights!
Divers exploring beneath the waves off Durham’s Heritage Coast have uncovered a great environmental success story.
Oct 05
New Seasearch survey site reveals rich marine life off the Holderness Coast
Divers from the Seasearch North East team embarked on a virgin dive in the waters north of Spurn point.
Nov 12
Secrets of the sea emerge - as new marine legislation celebrated
Two sponge species – one previously unknown to science1 and one new to the UK2 – have been discovered during a diving expedition in UK waters.
Nov 12
Riding the Wave - The Wildlife Trusts, welcome a Marine and Coastal Access ACT!
As a result of our combined effort we have, after over ten years of campaigning secured a Marine and Coastal Access Act!
Jan 18
The Wildlife Trust welcome the North Sea MCZ project
The Wildlife Trusts last week welcomed the start of an exciting and new process to designate Marine Protected Areas within the North Sea.
Jan 19
Living Seas vision launched
Today The Wildlife Trusts launch their vision for Living Seas, ones in which wildlife thrives, recovers from past declines and where people feel inspired about their local marine life.
Jan 20
Rocks and Relics with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 3rd April
You won’t believe the creatures that used to call Norfolk home!
Jan 26
Seasearch NE Reports now available!
Seasearch North Sea 2009 survey reports are now available.
Feb 03
Achieving Living Seas
Want to learn more about The Wildlife Trusts vision of Living Seas? Then take a look at our new factsheet.....
Feb 12
North Sea Stakeholders Attend MCZ Meeting
North Sea conservationists and sea users were yesterday given the chance to express their thoughts on the process of designating Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ’s) in the North Sea at a large group meeting in Hull.
Mar 02
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Launches Shoresearch
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust launches a new and exciting project to record the animals, plants and habitats along the beautiful Yorkshire coastline, and they need your help!
Mar 09
North Sea Wildlife Launches Facebook Group
The Wildlife Trusts North Sea Marine Protected Areas project launches a new Facebook group
Mar 11
Ministerial statement Announced
Marine Protected Area announcement welcomed by The Wildlife Trusts.
Mar 25
Making Living Seas a reality
The Wildlife Trust’s are set to play a key role in the process of establishing Marine Conservation Zone’s (MCZ’s) in the North Sea.
May 10
Profound decline in UK fish stocks
Over-fishing means UK trawlers have to work 17 times as hard for the same fish catch as 120 years ago, a study shows.
May 20
New North Sea Booklets
Ever wanted to know what's below the waves of the North Sea? Well here's your chance to find out!
Jun 16
Video released of Grey Seal rehabilitation
British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and the RSPCA have released a moving video that documents the rehabilitation of a young seal pup, ‘Full Circle’, found suffering from horrific neck injuries.
Jun 21
The Wildlife Trusts welcome the launch of a new interactive MCZ map
The Wildlife Trust's welcome the launch of a new, interactive map by the Marine Conservation Zone Project.
Jun 28
Yorkshire's Living Sea a highlight of RSWT Director's Conference
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust recently hosted the Royal Society of Wildlife Trust’s annual Directors conference, with Living Seas high on the agenda
Jul 28
The Wildlife Trusts CELEBRATE National Marine Week
Get outside and learn about your local marine life with The Wildlife Trusts.
Jul 30
Marine Conservation Project needs your help
Are you a diver or a wildlife ethusiast then the Marine Conservation Project needs your help to collect valuable North Sea data.
Aug 17
Increase in 'warm water' dolphins off North East coast
Warmer seas could be responsible for a change in the type of dolphins spotted off the coast of the North East of England, a survey has suggested.
Aug 23
The Wildlife Trusts welcome new UK Marine Protected Areas
But urges Government not to lose sight of deadline for a wider network
Aug 23
From breast stroke to brush strokes for marine wildlife
Artist wins special grant to dive with The WIldlife Trusts
Aug 27
Special Marine Week E-newsletter
Our special Marine Week E-newsletter is now available to download
Sep 03
Shoresearch Newsletter Issue 1
Now available to download is Issue 1 of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Shoresearch Newsletter
Sep 03
Earthquake Recorded in North Sea
An earthquake has been detected in the North Sea about 155 miles (250km) east of Aberdeen.
Sep 14
New Research on Humber Estuary's Internationally Important Birds
The Humber Estuary is one of the ten most important estuaries in Europe for birds. Now the Humber Management Scheme, a partnership of over thirty organisations responsible for the management of the estuary, has embarked on new research into the effectsof recreation on these birds.
Sep 20
Humpback Whale Spotted Off Whitby
A Humpback Whale has been spotted amongst feeding Minke Whales off Whitby
Sep 21
Bird sets record as UK's oldest Arctic tern
It was ringed as a chick on the Farne Islands on 28 June, 1980, making it at least 30 years, two months and 23 days old. The birds typically live 13 years.
Nov 11
Net Gain Marine Conservation Zone Progress Report
The Net Gain second iteration progress report identifying potential Marine Conservation Zones is available to view.
Nov 12
Marine and Coastal Access Act: One year on
The Wildlife Trusts urge Government to show its commitment for Marine Protection.
Dec 01
The Seabird Monitoring Programme: 21 years old and better than ever!
Issue 1 of the Seabird Monitoring Programme Newsletter is now available.
Dec 05
Wildlife and Countryside Link Marine Act Policy Bulletin 1 - MCZ's
Read issue 1 of Wildlife and Countryside Link's Marine Act Policy Bulletin
Dec 10
The Wildlife Trust's Green Marine Wildlife Guide
The Wildlife Trust's, in partnership with The Green Blue and British Marine Federation, have put together a new guide to marine wildlife for boaters
Jan 03
Extra time for the Marine Conservation Zone Project
The Marine Conservation Zone Project Board has agreed to allow more time for the four regional MCZ projects to deliver their responsibilities.
Jan 10
November Sea Watch News Sheet now available
Download Sea Watch Foundation's November Sea Watch News, which includes a call for cetacean recorders along the Lincolnshire coast.
Jan 10
Fish Fight - Do your bit! Watch on Channel 4 this week
Help change the way fisheries are managed by signing up to the fish fight campaign - http://www.fishfight.net/
Jan 12
See Seasearch East in action!
Seasearch East have put together several films that show just how amazing our North Sea marine life really is.
Feb 23
Seasearch East 'North Norfolk Chalk Reef' Report available now
Seasearch East's summary report on North Norfolk's Chalk Reef is available now
Mar 02
Seal 72238 visits Spurn Point National Nature Reserve
A unique tag has allowed Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to find out more about a recent visitor to Spurn
Mar 03
Cows get a shock as seal makes its way into Cambridgeshire field
The cows were quietly minding their own business when the seal flipped up on to the bank of a brook.
Mar 11
Latest Edition of the Net Gain Newsletter available now
Net News 6 can now be downloaded and includes information of the 3rd itteration report.
Mar 11
Shoresearch comes to Lincolnshire
Last week, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers gathered on the beach at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve to learn about the Shoresearch programme.
Apr 08
Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast European Marine Site launches new website
Follow the link to find out more!
Apr 21
Marine Litter!!
As the glorious weather looks like it is set to continue, Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging people to take their litter home with them at all times and especially when visiting the coast.
Apr 26
Scotland's first marine reserve already producing benefits
Scotland’s first fully protected marine reserve, and only the second in the UK, is already providing commercial and conservation benefits, according to new research.
May 20
John Dory swims into Cresswell record books
Hot on the ‘heels’ of the pair of rare avocet birds which nested at Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s reserve at Cresswell Pond two weeks ago, a rare fish has made an appearance at the Trust’s Cresswell Shore reserve.
May 24
Rare seals visit delights wildlife charity
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is delighted that a rare bearded seal visited Beadnell Beach this weekend. This visit is the first ever record of a bearded seal to Northumberland since records began.
Jun 08
Sea Watch Lincolnshire needs your help
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust alongside the Sea Watch Foundation would like to start gathering data on the presence of whales, dolphins and porpoises on the Lincolnshire Coast.
Jun 23
Divers delight
The Wildlife Trusts North Sea project funds Seasearch East Anglia to undertake exciting research dives. Find out about the latest dive here.
Jul 08
MCZs announced
The Net Gain project has released the draft final recommendations for Marine Conservation Zones
Jul 14
Our Seas need your help!!
Sign you name to our petition fish campaign and help support the designation of Marine Protected Areas!
Jul 14
Petitions a plenty at the Yorkshire show
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust fill fish after fish with signatures at the Great Yorkshire Show!
Jul 27
Sign a scale to shoal support for saving our seas
To mark the start of National Marine Week (Sat 30 Jul – Sun 14 Aug), The Wildlife Trusts are launching the ‘Petition Fish’ campaign in a bid to demonstrate public support for Marine Protected Areas.
Jul 29
Seaweed Secrets
First ever seaweed survey to survey the North Sea coastline in just over a week
Aug 07
Bernard the Gurnard visits the East Coast
Joining the Seaweed East survey at Flamborough Head.
Aug 15
New Video reveals the wonders of North Sea Marine Wildlife
Experience North Sea Wildlife from the comfort of your living room!
Aug 31
Safe havens for marine wildlife a step closer
Government receives recommendations for Marine Protected Areas
Oct 06
Investigation into death of rare whale
The death of a sei whale on the East Yorkshire coast is being investigated by scientists from ZSL.
Oct 11
Sponge new to science revealed
A sponge new to science was uncovered this summer thanks to surveys funded by The Wildlife Trusts.
Nov 08
Marine Conservation Zones hang in the balance
Don't shut your eyes - our recommended network of 127 Marine Conservation Zones is under threat right now!
Nov 11
Joan's Blog....
Want to keep up to date then why not follow Joan Edwards, Head of Living Seas for The WIldlife Trusts blog.
Nov 18
Want to learn about Marine Spatial Planning?
Fourth edition of the newsletter is now available to download.
Nov 23
New conservation areas announced
As a major expansion of the European Union’s Natura 2000 sites is announced, The Wildlife Trusts are calling for more stringent protection measures to be put in place.
Nov 30
Action for local wildlife across the UK
The Wildlife Trusts today voice exasperation at George Osborne's Autumn budget statement which includes plans to review the rules which protect some of the most important wildlife sites in England.
Dec 16
Help Clear our Waves of Waste
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for Volunteers to help clear our Waves of Waste.
Jan 20
MMO Marine Planning drop-in events
The Marine Management Organisation is currently planning for future marine activities in the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas, and are inviting anyone with an interest in the future of our seas to come along to their public drop-in sessions.
Jan 20
MMO Marine Planning Newsletter Issue 6 now available
Click here to download Issue 6 of the MMO Marine Planning Newsletter
Jan 26
Marine wildlife plea by York MP
THE Government has been asked by a York MP to meet a Yorkshire wildlife organisation and discuss fears about how sea creatures are to be protected.
Jan 26
MCZ Project Newsletter : Issue 8 - January 2012
The latest Marine Conservation Zone Project Newsletter - designed to keep stakeholders up-to-date with the work of the Marine Conservation Zone Project through to designation.
Jan 29
Beach Clean withe Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Come along to Gibraltar Point to help Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to clean up our beach.
Feb 11
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 11th February
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Feb 14
Kids Gang: The Great Egg Hunt with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Join Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust as they go in search of the amazing eggs of skates and rays which wash up onto the beach at Gibraltar Point.
Feb 25
Whales, Dolphins and Seabird Survey Training
MARINElife, the European marine conservation research charity, is seeking new volunteers to observe marine wildlife.
Mar 10
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 10th March
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Mar 17
British Marine Photography Workshop with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 17th March
An extraordinary opportunity to work with a wide range of British sea life that is seldom seen yet alone photographed.
Mar 18
British Marine Photography Workshop with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 18th March
An extraordinary opportunity to work with a wide range of British sea life that is seldom seen yet alone photographed.
Mar 25
Seasearch Fish Identification Course
Do you know your wrasse from your elbow? Join Seasearch for a great opportunity to learn about the ecology and identification of our fascinating British fish.
Apr 03
Rocks and Relics with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 3rd April
You won’t believe the creatures that used to call Norfolk home!
Apr 03
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - April 3rd
Back by popular demand! Norfolk WIldlife Trust will once again be rummaging in rockpools in search of life.
Apr 06
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 6th April
Back by popular demand! Once again we are rummaging in rockpools in search of life.
Apr 10
Coastal Creations with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 10th April
Who needs pencils and felt tips, come along and create a work of art using natural materials with the beach as your canvas.
Apr 10
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 10th April
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rockpools in search of life.
Apr 11
Talk: Life in the Wash with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
The AGM and an illustrated talk by Geof Lee covering all forms of marine life from plankton to whales.
Apr 14
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 14th April
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Apr 16
Talk: The North Sea with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 16th April
Find out about the fascinating species and habitats to be found in our coastal waters and what the Wildlife Trusts’ North Sea Project is doing to achieve Living Seas.
Apr 21
Wildlife Watch with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - Taking a Dip
Join the Norfolk Wildlife Trust at NWT Holme Dunes for some prawn plunging and dab dunking fun!
May 12
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
May 19
Our History Presentation with Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Cley Marshes
Come to NWT Cley Marshes and celebrate the history of Norfolk Wildlife Trust and this special reserve.
May 20
Our History Walk with Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Cley Marshes
Come to NWT Cley Marshes and share your memories of this truly special place.
Jun 06
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 6th June
Back by popular demand! Once again we are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Jun 07
Coastal Wildlife Walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
An evening stroll with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to look for the special wildlife of coastal sand dunes and saltmarsh.
Jun 09
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 9th June
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Jul 14
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 14th July
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Jul 21
Save Our Seas Quiz Trail with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Learn about the amazing marine life that can be found just off the coast right here in Norfolk and what you can do to help protect it.
Jul 23
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 23rd July
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Jul 31
Sea Dipping with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Today Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be plunging for prawns and dunking for dabs as they go sea dipping at Holme Dunes.
Jul 31
Say It With Sand with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 31st July
Come and join Norfolk Wildlife Trust with a strandline scavenge to find natural materials before using them to decorate your own sand sculptures.
Jul 31
Seawatch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - July
A chance to learn more about autumn seabirds and their movements around the Wash.
Aug 03
Say It With Sand with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 3rd August
Come and join in with a strandline scavenge to find natural materials before using them to decorate your own sand sculptures.
Aug 03
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 3rd August
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Aug 06
Rocks and Relics with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 6th August
You won’t believe the creatures that used to call Norfolk home!
Aug 06
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 6th August
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Aug 07
Kids Gang: Sea Dipping with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
What lies beneath the waves in the North Sea?
Aug 10
The Living seas Roadshow with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
This summer the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be touring the coast with our beach roadshow.
Aug 11
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 11th August
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Aug 12
Coastal Capers with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
As National Marine Week draws to a close, join Norfolk Wildlife Trust in Great Yarmouth to celebrate our seas and the marine wildlife that call them home.
Aug 15
Sea Dipping with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 15th August
Today Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be plunging for prawns and dunking for dabs as they go sea dipping at Holme Dunes.
Aug 15
Say It With Sand with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 15th August
Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust with a strandline scavenge to find natural materials before using them to decorate your own sand sculptures.
Aug 15
Seawatch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - August
A chance to learn more about autumn seabirds and their movements around the Wash
Aug 17
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 17th August
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Aug 17
The Living Seas Roadshow with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
This summer the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be touring the coast with our beach roadshow.
Aug 20
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 20th August
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Aug 23
Kids Gang: Sensational Starfish with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Join Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust for a fun Kids Gang down on the beach finding out all about starfish and why they are so amazing.
Aug 24
The Living Seas Roadshow with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
This summer the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be touring the coast with our beach roadshow.
Aug 29
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 29th August
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Aug 31
The Living Seas Roadshow with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 31st August
This summer the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be touring the coast with our beach roadshow.
Sep 04
Say It With Sand with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 4th September
Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust with a strandline scavenge to find natural materials before using them to decorate your own sand sculptures.
Sep 04
Explore the Shore with Norfolk Wildlife Trust - 4th September
Back by popular demand! Once again Norfolk Wildlife Trust are rummaging in rock pools in search of life.
Sep 08
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 8th September
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Sep 16
High Tide Waders and Seawatch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
A chance to learn more about autumn seabirds and their movements around the Wash.
Oct 13
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - October
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Nov 10
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - November
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
Dec 08
Shoresearch with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - December
This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what's found.
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