St George's mushroom
A lovely pale cream colour to begin with these stout mushrooms begin to turn a buff colour and the cap surface will crack as they age.
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Chwilio
UK's energy security must be tackled alongside the nature and climate crises... if not, we shoot ourselves in the foot
The 2020s are a time of great uncertainty and our actions in this decade will determine if we experience, or avoid, a catastrophic collapse in global biodiversity and runaway climate change.…
Tompot blenny
This clown-like fish is a favourite amongst divers and snorkellers. They are inquisitive little souls and will investigate divers near their hidey-hole homes.
Red mullet
A strikingly beautiful fish, it is not hard to see where the ‘red’ mullet gets its name from!
Marine megafauna
See more of our marine megafauna research work.
Common brittlestar
This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.
Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Strategic Development Plans
Strategic Development Plans (SDPs) will be produced to guide strategic development at a regional level. Four SDPs wil be written, covering North Wales, Mid Wales, South West Wales and South East Wales. They will be developed by Corporate Joint Committees, made up of the Leaders from each of the councils in the region.
Mice to meet you!
Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.
Waxwing Winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
Lightbulb sea squirt
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
Beaches and strandlines
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…