Turning the tide to save the Irish Sea
Conservationists from around the Irish Sea are looking to turn a tide of inaction to ensure the Irish Sea and all its inhabitants are protected.
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There’s a wealth of wildlife in our Irish Sea
From whales and dolphins to underwater meadows and sea gooseberries, here are our marine wildlife highlights from 2022
Marine Conservation Zones finally secured for Irish Sea
We're delighted that six more Marine Conservation Zones are designated in the Irish Sea, creating a network of protected areas
Marine wildlife threatened by oil spill in Irish Sea
Over 500 barrels of crude oil were leaked from a pipeline in the Irish Sea, which runs between Conwy in Wales and Douglas on the Isle of Man
Highs and lows in a rollercoaster year for Irish Sea wildlife
Our memorable marine moments from 2023 give us a fascinating glimpse into our underwater wildlife
Conservationists urge don’t squeeze out nature as the Irish Sea comes under pressure
Wildlife Trusts and partners call for more joined-up marine planning, as the Irish Sea’s wildlife and habitats face an uncertain future
Irish sea champions receive award for project restoring seagrass
Conservation work in Walney Channel will help capture carbon, protect the coastline from erosion and provide a habitat for wildlife
Festival of marine nature will unite countries around Irish Sea
Celebration on Saturday 27 July will involve six nations and show diversity under and above the waves
Local site in Irish Sea is shortlisted as a proposed Highly Protected Marine Area
We're delighted that Allonby Bay is among the degraded ocean areas that have been chosen for new gold standard of marine protection
Sea slug
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Sea hare
The sea hare looks like a sea slug – but in fact has an internal shell. They can be up to 20cm long but are usually much shorter.
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.