Cardiff Projects June Update
It has been a very busy month for us here in Cardiff, with lots of engagement events and practical conservation workdays happening throughout the sunny weather.
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Meet Our New Field Assistant, Ellie
I am excited to be starting a placement year with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales where I will be working as part of the Engagement Team as a Field Assistant.
Maerl beds
Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.
Stand For Nature Wales
Stand for Nature Wales was a 6-year youth engagement project with huge impacts for youth environmental mobilising across Wales. Here’s a summary of what the project set out to achieve.
Porbeagle shark
The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.
Redwing
The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look out for the distinctive orangey-red patches under its wings…
Whelk
The common whelk is the largest sea snail found in UK seas, though you're more likely to find the dry balls of empty whelk egg capsules washed up in strandlines.
Oyster
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Biogenic reefs
Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.
Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
Moon jellyfish
The moon jelly is the most common jellyfish in UK seas, often washing up on our beaches. No need to worry though - it doesn't sting humans.
Nature Recovery Updates
Our Conservation Officer, Alice, gives us an update on water vole and red squirrel conservation work happening in South & West Wales.