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Green sea urchin

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

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Phosphorescent sea pen

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.

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Sentinels of the Sea - Marine

WTSWW’s marine monitoring work gathers evidence for critical datasets, used to strengthen the resilience of Wales’ network of protected marine sites and the protection of the marine species found within these sites. Long-term, uninterrupted datasets are particularly important to assess broad population trends, filling knowledge gaps, and informing decisions about use of the marine environment.
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Black sea bream

The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!

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Lightbulb sea squirt

The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!

My Wild Life

My big adventure

Poppy plays with molehills, watches deer and birds, and nestles in the trunks of ancient trees to get in touch with her roots. Poppy's father was an inspirational Restoration Officer at the…

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Chaffinch

The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.

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Egg-citing Easter Holiday Events

We have an exciting range of outdoor nature activities and indoor craft events at the Welsh Wildlife Centre over the school Easter holidays to keep you happy, whatever the weather. Activities are…

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Sea mouse

This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!

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Sea slater

These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

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Sea mat

These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.