Archive of: Marine

  • Non-native Atlantic Blue Crab now in Sussex

    22 November 2024

    Non-native Atlantic Blue Crab now in Sussex

    Earlier this year two reports of the Atlantic Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus, were made on the Sussex coast. This species is non-native to the UK, originating in the western Atlantic Ocean

     
  • Sea Mouse

    21 November 2024

    Sea Mouse

    Meet the Sea Mouse, a chunky marine worm

     
  • Shell-ebrating a fantastic year of rewilding Sussex Seas

    10 November 2024

    Shell-ebrating a fantastic year of rewilding Sussex Seas

    2024 has been full steam ahead for Sussex Kelp Recovery Project (SKRP); in our mission to recover kelp and other essential fish habitats in Sussex

     
  • A summary of the Marine Team's activities in 2024

    06 November 2024

    A summary of the Marine Team's activities in 2024

    What have the marine team and their amazing volunteers been getting up to in 2024?

     
  • Water pollution: effects on the ocean

    31 October 2024

    Water pollution: effects on the ocean

    All drains and rivers lead to the sea – meaning that the sea often sees the impact of our on-land activities, whether we mean it to or not.

     
  • Wild Beach Training at Rye Harbour

    01 October 2024

    Wild Beach Training at Rye Harbour

    Our new Wilder Learning and Communities Officer, Aimi Rifat, headed to the seaside to take part in Wild Beach training. Find out how she got on here.

     
  • Stop dumping on our reef!

    20 September 2024

    Stop dumping on our reef!

    Brighton Marina is currently allowed to dump dredged sediment in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) but their licence is now up for renewal – and we don’t think this activity should continue.

     
  • The Blue Carbon Mapping Project

    19 September 2024

    The Blue Carbon Mapping Project

    Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time

     
  • The wild world of barnacle penises

    10 August 2024

    The wild world of barnacle penises

    How do you find a mate when you’re glued to the spot. Barnacle penises have adapted in remarkable ways

     
  • National Marine Week - heroes

    08 August 2024

    National Marine Week - heroes

    We are celebrating some National Marine Week heroes – individuals or groups who are connected to the sea and have gone above and beyond to help protect it

     
  • Marine Photo Competition - the winners!

    08 August 2024

    Marine Photo Competition - the winners!

    Thanks to everyone for their wonderful marine photos for our competition - we are pleased to announce the winner and runner up from the public vote

     
  • Sea the connection

    29 July 2024

    Sea the connection

    We’re all connected to the sea. For this year’s National Marine Week, we’re celebrating this connection and highlighting why a healthy, thriving marine environment matters.