Tropical 'hair curler' sea slug found in Devon for the first time
When Britta went rockpooling at Jennycliff beach near Plymouth recently, she wasn't expecting to find the first 'hair curler' sea slug recorded in Devon.
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Ban bottom-trawling across whole Marine Protected Areas, say Devon Wildlife Trust
In a welcome step forward, the UK Government has announced proposals to ban bottom trawling in 41 offshore Marine Protected Areas - including 5 within Devon - pending a consultation. But in order…
Sea slugs and seaweeds make headlines in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2024 marine review
• People find extraordinary ‘climate indicator’ species in UK waters
• First Devon sighting of spectacular Rainbow sea slug
• Devon Wildlife Trust volunteers clock over 700 hours of…
Charities urge stronger protection for sea around South West as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time
New series of reports – The Blue Carbon Mapping Project – provide the first estimate of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats, including in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
36.4 million tonnes…
You beauty! First sighting in Devon of amazing sea creature
A young nature-enthusiast and her father have made a spectacularly colourful discovering while searching rockpools in South Devon.
Charity marks 30 years of celebrating the seas
Devon Wildlife Trust is celebrating 30 years of sharing the secrets of local sea life with visitors.
Sensational bait ball spectacles at sea, new marine protection and hope for whales and bluefin tuna: The Wildlife Trusts’ marine review 2023
Success of marine work undermined by avian flu, disturbance and pollution.
Government says yes to Highly Protected Marine Areas
The Wildlife Trusts cheer long fought-for arrival of first ever sea sanctuaries where all damaging activities will be banned.