English waters are home to many important and protected marine mammal species. Across our seas, inlets and coastal areas, we have two native seals species, grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and harbour seals (Phoca vitulina), as well as one native otter …
England’s seas support some of our most important and sensitive marine habitats and species, many of which are protected within marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes seagrass, an important habitat for some of our most fascinating marine species, the seahorse …
The English coastline supports a remarkable diversity of bird life. Its rich network of mudflats, saltmarshes and shallow coastal waters provides food and shelter for millions of birds throughout the year. From gannets plunging into the sea at speeds of …
Are you a marine researcher? Do you study seagrass recovery, monitor seal colonies or capture data on marine birds? Are you a passionate diver, wild swimmer, coastal tour operator or experienced sailor? We want to hear from you. On 30 …
Two years ago we took a significant step towards healthier seas and a more sustainable future for our fishing industry. On 22 March 2024, new rules came into force prohibiting the use of bottom towed fishing gear across reef and rocky habitats in 13 English …
Our mission is to safeguard England’s marine environment while supporting a thriving and sustainable fishing industry. One way we can achieve this is through the implementation and enforcement of byelaws within our offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). Our MPA byelaws …
For those who work at sea, Harbour porpoises are a familiar sight around our coast. They have a wide diet, feeding mostly on fish, including sandeels, herring and whiting, as well as on squid and crustaceans. As predators they help …
We'd like to introduce some of the UK's less well known, but vitally important marine species which we’re aiming to protect within Stage 3 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). In Stage 3 we're consulting on proposed fisheries management measures that would …
Every now and then solitary dolphins appear in coastal waters. The reasons why this happens can vary and are not always clear. What we do know is that they can captivate communities, display playful behaviour and become more interested in …
We have had another recent report of a non-native lobster (American lobster - Homarus americanus) brought up in a pot on the Sussex coast near Shoreham. This also follows previous sightings of Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in Brighton. In …
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