Archive of: Marine
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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
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21 November 2024
Sea Mouse
Meet the Sea Mouse, a chunky marine worm
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.