St Mark's fly
The St Mark's fly is small, black and shiny. It is so-called because it emerges around St Mark's Day, April 25th. Large numbers of adults can be found in woodland edges, hedgerows,…
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My classroom
Passionate about the oceans and the diverse life that they hold, Bex is lucky enough to be able to teach scuba diving to university students at Plymouth University. This provides her with the…
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Common squid
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
Morel
This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.
Make A Splash This National Marine Week
National Marine Week is our celebration of all things marine. Despite the name, it lasts 15 fun-filled days to allow for the variation in tide times around the country.
My regeneration
30 years ago, if Jeremy had fallen in the river then he’d have been more worried about being poisoned than drowned! A 1980s trawl survey found just one fish in the Billingham reach of the Tees,…
WILD Words Poetry Competition
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are organising a poetry competition to celebrate World Poetry Day (21st of March). We want to read all about what nature means to you, your experiences with nature, and why nature is important. Entries are welcomed in both Welsh and English. Submit your entry to be in with a chance to win Dan Rouse's new book 'The Children's Book of Birdwatching', as well as a selection of other inspiring children's books.
Bloody henry starfish
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
Brown shrimp
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
My relaxation
Being outdoors and surrounded by nature is important to Keith. Getting out by the river after a day at the office is the perfect wind down.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.