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The largest programme in history to discover life in our ocean was unveiled earlier this year – Ocean Census – with the ambitious target of finding at least 100,000 new marine species in the first decade. Knowledge gathered will revolutionise our understanding of life on Earth and how to protect the ocean – the environment … Read more
The Wildlife Trusts has published its Marine Review for 2021, revealing both highs and lows for our coastal wildlife. Compiled by the Trusts’ Living Seas teams, who are the eyes and ears of the UK coast, the report looks back at some memorable moments from the past year. In good news, strong numbers of humpback whales were … Read more
The Marine Conservation Society has updated its Good Fish Guide to show which seafood should be avoided to help protect the ocean and how we can make sustainable choices. Different types of fish and shellfish, covering more than 120 different species, have been rated using a traffic light system, with green showing Best Choice options and red, Fish to Avoid. … Read more
Aimee Jan has been named Ocean Photographer of the Year 2021 for her stunning image of a green sea turtle surrounded by glass fish, which she captured on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef.
The Marine Conservation Society is holding its annual Beach Clean event from Friday 17th to Sunday 26th September 2021 and is calling for volunteers from across the country to take part. The UK’s beaches and seas are home to a huge variety of wildlife, but many are put at risk by the amount of pollution … Read more
If you are looking for activities to make the most of the coast this summer The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week runs until Sunday 8th August and is full of inspiring ideas.
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Would you like to go on a deep-sea virtual reality adventure? Dive into an immersive world of discovery and swim with sharks, humpback whales, polar bears and other marine wildlife with the Let’s Explore Oceans Mega Pack. Suitable for ages 7+, the family-friendly educational experience offers a thrilling underwater adventure where users can immerse themselves in … Read more
Visitors looking for aquatic escapism can head to SEA LIFE centres across England and Ireland from this weekend as doors reopen to visitors at eight locations. Teams in Birmingham, Blackpool, Brighton, Hunstanton, Manchester, Scarborough and Weymouth in England and Bray in the Republic of Ireland have been working behind the scenes to ensure a safe … Read more
A brand new coral reef exhibit is due to open at ZSL London Zoo this year, following the closure in 2019 of the Zoo’s aquarium after almost 100 years in operation. Visitors will be able to journey under the sea into a fascinating world of coral to find out all about these incredible invertebrates and … Read more
The Wildlife Trusts are calling on people to get involved with their Shoresearch citizen science project and record what they find on our coastline, beaches, rockpools and estuaries. Our seas are home to some fascinating and beautiful creatures, but we need to find out more about where they live to give them better protection. Starting … Read more
Nausicca, Europe’s largest aquarium located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, has enhanced two of its major marine exhibitions with spectacular new displays. Stopovers in the Mediterranean now features a space devoted entirely to shipwrecks, created to allow visitors – like a diver – to discover creatures that have made the underwater habitat their new home – including the … Read more
SEA LIFE Brighton has launched a new £2.7 million Day & Night ocean exhibit, allowing visitors to experience 24 hours on a coral reef as part of an immersive display – the first of its kind in the UK. Home to over 840 stunning sea creatures, the impressive 700,000 litre display features an ocean tunnel … Read more
Edinburgh Zoo will host a world-exclusive this summer with the first-ever showing of BRICKLIVE Ocean. The display, featuring more than one million LEGO® bricks and over 30 life-sized sculptures, includes a killer whale, a hammerhead shark, and a giant squid, among other marine creatures forming an interactive trail around the Zoo. Lyndy Donaldson, the Zoo’s … Read more
A fascinating new exhibition exploring the secrets of life within an incredible cross-section of animals will open in Scotland this autumn. Visitors to SEA CREATURES: Life Beneath The Ocean will be able to glimpse inside a number of majestic beasts, learning all about their complex life systems. Fifty ethically sourced, real-life specimens will be showcased within the exhibition, … Read more
The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day on 8th June every year and many countries have celebrated this special day following their 1992 conference on Environment & Development held in Rio de Janiero. The main action focus for this year’s event is to prevent plastic pollution and encourage solutions for a healthy ocean. The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, … Read more
If your kids are keen to find out more about our blue planet and the wildlife that lives there, why not treat them to our pick of the best new marine themed books around this Easter. 10 Reasons to Love a Whale by Catherine Barr & Hanako Clulow Part of the popular Natural History Museum series, this brand … Read more
The Little Book of Ocean Animal Sounds is an ideal introduction to the world of marine life for younger readers eager to learn more about different sea creatures. Did you know an Emperor penguin sounds like a Formula 1 racing car or that an Atlantic puffin makes a noise like a disgruntled chainsaw? Fans of … Read more
Deep Thinkers is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive book exploring the intelligence of whales, dolphins and porpoises. We already know that these creatures are the smartest in the sea, but how do we define intelligence in non-humans? Deep Thinkers brings together the top researches in this field to explain their findings in a book written … Read more
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