Archive of: Marine

  • Ghost gear - what are we doing about it?

    01 November 2023

    Ghost gear - what are we doing about it?

    One of the biggest threats to marine life globally is ghost gear, or abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear. What are we doing about this in Sussex?

     
  • Hunting for mermaid's purses in Hove

    09 October 2023

    Hunting for mermaid's purses in Hove

    Helen Stewart, Wild Coast Sussex Volunteer, goes mermaid’s purse hunting in Hove

     
  • Four simple ways to support ocean conservation

    05 October 2023

    Four simple ways to support ocean conservation

    Alicja Szalanska, Wild Coast Sussex volunteer, tells us four simple ways to support ocean conservation

     
  • Seasearch Training Day

    03 October 2023

    Seasearch Training Day

    After a run of bad luck with the weather, Sarah Ward happily tells us about a recent successful September Seasearch Training Day

     
  • Behind the Lens with Paul Naylor

    01 October 2023

    Behind the Lens with Paul Naylor

    We are very lucky to be able to use the amazing marine photographs of Paul Naylor. We caught up with him to find out a bit about his life with a camera underwater.

     
  • The Adventures of a Wild Coast Sussex Volunteer

    07 September 2023

    The Adventures of a Wild Coast Sussex Volunteer

    Volunteer Ruby Stothard shares her experiences of volunteering with our Wild Coast Sussex project

     
  • Exciting marine animal sightings in Sussex

    31 August 2023

    Exciting marine animal sightings in Sussex

    We’ve recently had a few exciting sightings of marine animals in Sussex. Ella Garrud tells us what to do if you spot a stranded animal.

     
  • Wild Coast Weekend!

    07 August 2023

    Wild Coast Weekend!

    Find out more about connecting with the marine world on Wild Coast Sussex’s Wild Coast Weekend

     
  • Understanding Undulate Rays in Sussex

    31 July 2023

    Understanding Undulate Rays in Sussex

    For National Marine Week we are taking a closer look at the amazing Undulate Ray (Raja undulata), one of the lesser-known species found in Sussex waters.

     
  • Five ways to get closer to the ocean

    24 July 2023

    Five ways to get closer to the ocean

    For Marine Week 2023, the Wild Coast Sussex Team have come up with five ways you can become more connected to the glorious Sussex seas

     
  • Surprising sea life

    23 July 2023

    Surprising sea life

    Ten young ocean experts from around The Wildlife Trusts federation each introduce one surprising species they want to champion – from Basking Sharks to Seagrass.

     
  • Sea fruits and veg

    22 July 2023

    Sea fruits and veg

    Jill Ferguson, Natasha Sharma and the Rye Harbour Wildlife Rangers have cooked up a blog on ‘supermarket items’ such as sea fruits and veg you might find on the beach for Marine Week!