Archive of: Marine

  • Beach Cleans

    14 May 2018

    Beach Cleans

    Over the winter we put on a series of beach clean events across Sussex to help play our part in tackling the problem of plastics in our oceans.

     
  • Mermaid's purses

    25 April 2018

    Mermaid's purses

    Often known as mermaid’s purses, the egg cases of sharks, skates and rays can be found along the strandline.

     
  • Shoresearch

    19 April 2018

    Shoresearch

    Shoresearch is a Wildlife Trust initiative to survey intertidal habitats and species, we also welcome new volunteers who want to get involved

     
  • How to organise a beach clean

    14 March 2018

    How to organise a beach clean

    Life’s a beach, let’s keep it clean

     
  • A New Marine SPA in Sussex

    20 December 2017

    A New Marine SPA in Sussex

    ​There has been a marine extension to the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Special Protection Area

     
  • A Plastic Legacy

    30 November 2017

    A Plastic Legacy

    Plastic is hugely versatile and durable, which makes it great for all manner of applications. These qualities of plastic however, make it a huge problem for the environment.

     
  • Hermit Crabs

    17 November 2017

    Hermit Crabs

    Hermit crabs are known to be ‘choosy’ about their shelter, carefully inspecting a potential home to ensure it’s just right before they move in.

     
  • The Way Back to Living Seas

    25 October 2017

    The Way Back to Living Seas

    The Wildlife Trusts publish a new report that sets a vision for our marine environment post Brexit

     
  • Portuguese Man O' War

    17 October 2017

    Portuguese Man O' War

    Portuguese Man O’ War have been spotted in Sussex

     
  • Seasearch: exploring Sussex's underwater world

    08 October 2017

    Seasearch: exploring Sussex's underwater world

    Seasearchers are experienced scuba divers who have undertaken training in identification skills and habitat classification.

     
  • The best of the Sussex coast

    13 August 2017

    The best of the Sussex coast

    We’ve compiled a list of some of the best coastal locations in Sussex to inspire you to get out and enjoy our wonderful marine environment.

     
  • Flatfish Friday

    09 August 2017

    Flatfish Friday

    Although there are over 600 species of flatfish found worldwide, we have just a handful of them here in the sea around Sussex