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Living seas - Marine protection campaigns
Living landscapes - wildlife conservation
Battle to protect Cumbria’s seas receives a boost
Wildlife in two of Cumbria’s marine areas could receive protection after the Government announced a consultation on 41 proposed Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) around the UK.
Great diving beetle
The Great diving beetle is a large and voracious predator of ponds and slow-moving waterways. Blackish-green in colour, it can be spotted coming to the surface to replenish the air supply it…
How to identify diving ducks
Diving ducks can be seen year-round, but winter brings a boost in numbers as birds arrive from Northern Europe and Russia. This guide will help you identify them.
Biting stonecrop
Also known as 'Goldmoss' due to its dense, low-growing nature and yellow flowers, Biting stonecrop can be seen on well-drained ground like sand dunes, shingle, grasslands, walls and…
Tawny mining bee
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
Ashy mining bee
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
Surprising sea life
Discover ten surprising species found in the UK’s seas.
A sea full of superheroes
Forget Aquaman! Read on for the real superheroes in our seas…
World Oceans Day: Seawatch
Join our volunteer Marine Champions for a World Ocean Day survey special! Survey the seas for marine mammals living in or passing through our Irish Sea.