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SEA LIFE Hunstanton has released five adorable seal pups back into the wild following a successful rehabilitation programme in the attraction’s revamped seal pup recovery pool, which opened earlier this year. SEA LIFE Hunstanton is home to a dedicated seal rescue centre and hospital, having rescued and rehabilitated over 750 seals since opening in 1989. Over … Read more
Geoff Moore, our roving reporter, speaks with the team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary about the important work being done to rehabilitate seals found on the southwest coast. We also learn about a typical day at the centre located in Gweek, Cornwall, and what to do if anyone comes across a seal pup on the … Read more
Marine biologists from ZSL have been scanning the shorelines and sandbanks of the Thames Estuary, as part of their annual seal survey to assess the current population of harbour and grey seals.
The Wildlife Trusts this week published their Marine Review for 2019, revealing both highs and lows for our coastal wildlife. Compiled by the Trusts’ Living Seas teams, together with thousands of volunteers 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, … Read more
International conservation charity ZSL has launched a brand-new underwater virtual reality experience at London Bridge. Using a custom made viewfinder, Londoners can now dive beneath the surface of the River Thames to see sharks, seals and eels – without getting their hair wet! Developed by Somewhere Else and BYO using Timescope technology, the experience gives … Read more
In 2018, scientists at conservation charity ZSL conducted the first-ever count of seal pups born in the Thames. The results have just been published and show an incredible 138 arrived in one season, proving that harbour seals are breeding in London’s river. To carry out the research, hundreds of photos were taken from a light … Read more
If amazing wildlife is a must when planning your travels, you really don’t need to go abroad to see it. With a huge variety right here on our doorstep wildlife expert and television presenter Nick Baker teamed up with Premier Inn to create a wildlife calendar showing the best places to visit in the UK; JANUARY: Animal: White … Read more
It’s been a bumper year for grey seal pups at the National Trust’s Blakeney National Nature Reserve in Norfolk with rangers recording 3,012 born over the winter. This is the highest number of births since records began 30 years ago when the first grey seal pup was spotted on Blakeney Point in 1988. A rookery – or … Read more
A recent survey conducted by a leading holiday park operator has revealed that 84% of holidaymakers would like to see more wildlife on their next break. Away Resorts, located in six prime locations across the UK and winner of a gold David Bellamy Conservation Award, have responded to public demand with new wildlife protection measures at … Read more
The first ever survey of seal pups in the Thames Estuary has been carried out by marine biologists. Positive findings will now be used to provide evidence of the estuary’s ecological importance. The inaugural harbour seal breeding survey was conducted via sea, land and air over a four day period (1-4 July), led by international conservation … Read more
Holiday rental provider Snaptrip.com is encouraging people to take a UK safari this summer after it was revealed that 82% of the nation has a clear lack of knowledge when it comes to native wildlife and where to spot it. With the help of the Marine Conservation Society, Snaptrip has created a beautifully hand-drawn illustrated map … Read more
Marine biologists from ZSL (Zoological Society of London) have been scouring the Thames Estuary for seals this week as they carry out their annual seal survey. The ZSL team have been scanning the shorelines and sandbanks by land, sea and air as they count the current population of harbour and grey seals. With the survey … Read more
From frozen landscapes to a surprised newt, the latest exhibition at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill, south London, showcases the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, opened on 26th November, features all the winning photographs in the 2015 competition, on display for the first … Read more
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