Beavers in the news
It’s been a noisy week for beavers in the media, but still not a lot of clarity about what their future will be.
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River Otter Beaver Trial news
On Valentines Day 2020, while couples across the country were celebrating the passing of another year together, something momentous quietly happened in east Devon. The five year River Otter…
Purple topshell
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Discover wildlife at the beach
Devon's coastlines are great places for hand's on wildlife experiences. Discover what to look for on the strandline, how to rockpool & learn the seashore code!
Celebration to spotlight magical and mysterious wildlife of Devon’s seas
- Marine Week to highlight diversity of magical local marine life
- Celebrations to feature rockpool exploring, snorkel safaris and marine theatre
Wembury Marine Centre – Marine Awareness Helpers
Volunteers will be given the opportunity to take part in public events such as rockpool safaris and family fun days, as well as participating in the work the Centre does with local schools.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
MPs receive nature ‘news from the future’ on April Fool’s Day
Environment, conservation, animal welfare and access charities challenge Government to set a State of Nature target to make the hopeful headlines come true.
Yet again World Oceans Day is a good news day for our seas! - Joan Edwards
Joan Edwards of The Wildlife Trusts reflects on being a member of the HPMA review panel and is calling for an ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year
UST Dart e-news story - Shallowford Trust
An Update from Shallowford Trust
Painted goby
This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!