Get the drop on COP
COP26 is nearly upon us, having been delayed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You may have heard it referenced in the news or even in passing on the street, but the name gives little away.…
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Chwilio
Carrageen
This small reddish-purple seaweed grows in small branching fans on rocky shores. It is widely used in the food industry - and might have been used to produce your ice cream, beer or even jelly!…
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
Common limpet
If you’ve ever been rockpooling, you’ve probably seen a limpet or two! Their cone-shaped shells clamp onto rocks until the tide comes in, at which point they become active. Limpets move around…
Compass jellyfish
It's easy to see where the compass jellyfish got its name – its brown markings look just like a compass! They may look beautiful – but they give a nasty sting so keep your distance.
Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
Living Landscapes
We need to create Living Landscapes where wildlife habitats are bigger, better managed and more joined-up, to help wild animals and plants move and disperse through the landscape.
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Identify UK jellyfish
Here are the different types of jellyfish commonly spotted in UK waters. Read our guide to find out what jellyfish you might have seen on local beaches near you.
Thérèse Coffey’s round-table – a turning point for the River Wye, or going round in circles?
Last week, English sections of the river Wye were downgraded to 'unfavourable-declining' as a result of phosphate pollution impacting on important species such as the Atlantic salmon and…
My country
Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.