Underwater scene in the Irish Sea of Thongweed and Snakelocks © Paul Naylor
Protecting wildlife in and around the Irish sea
How we help nature's recovery in the Irish sea
Cumbria Wildlife Trust works in partnership with The North West Wildlife Trusts which has helped to secure the Marine and Coastal Access Act.
Our seas have a remarkable capacity to recover, but only if we give them the chance. Decades of neglect have left our seas damaged and degraded, but it's not too late to save them. Scroll to find out more.
A short film " What should a Marine Protected Area look like?" by Thomas Daguerre and Andrew Ball.
Marine Futures North West Internship Programme 2019-2021
We've worked with partners The Crown Estate, Ørsted and Natural England to provide people interested in a career in the marine environment with a unique opportunity to gain insights and experience across a range of organisations working in the marine sector, with a particular focus on conservation and renewable energy.
Our vision is that wildlife thrives, from the depths of the ocean to the coastal shallows
Discover what is in the Irish sea by watching our short video clip.
Watch our short video clip to discover what marine life lives in the Irish sea. Hidden beneath the surface are landscapes every bit as varied as those we see on land. Undersea cliffs, caves, valleys and mountains are home to thousands of plants & animals, from tiny anemones to the majestic basking shark.