Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
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Chwilio
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
Giant hogweed
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Cucumber spider
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility
Head of Marine Conservation, Ruth Williams, explains what the United Nations Ocean Conference is, and what happened there
The kids are gonna save the world
Young marine biologist, Dawood Qureshi tells us why it's important that young people stand for nature. He shines a light on the amazing young people already making their voices heard.
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
Bycatch: a hidden threat
Wales' seas are full of life, but a hidden threat beneath the surface is killing thousands of marine animals every year.
Montagu’s sea snail
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!