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Ocean plastic pollution is a major concern for the planet and its wildlife. Make 2026, the year you help reduce plastic pollution on our UK shores.

So many recycling logos, but what do they all mean? We're here to break them down to help you understand what waste items can be recycled.

With a surge of humpback whale sightings in January and February, and World Whale Day on Sunday 16th February, let’s take a closer look at some of the incredible types of whales that visit our waters.

Although seals and sea lions may appear very similar, they are actually quite different. Discover their many differences below.

Seaweed is something we’re all familiar with from trips to the beach, but its potential as a business opportunity for the aquaculture industry is now emerging. Aquaculture is simply farming underwater – whether that’s salmon or seabass, or more increasin

From dabberlocks to bladder wrack, sugar kelp to thongweed, there are over 650 species of seaweed found around the UK.

If you are thinking about a career in marine biology and conservation we hope you will find this page helpful.

The Christmas period is a great opportunity to get involved in creating a more sustainable future. There are many things you can do to have a more ocean-friendly festive season.

From the roast potato loving dolphin to the festive stress head puffer fish, find out which ocean personality sums you up this December with our highly scientific summary of how we think different marine creatures would react to Christmas.

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but some sea creatures have it more difficult than others.

Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and creepy fun but it’s also one of the most plastic-heavy holidays of the year that is more trick than treat for our ocean.

Marine biodiversity is critical for a healthy planet and sustainable development. In marine terms, biodiversity encompasses anything under the waves - mammals to sea slugs, oysters to seagrass and everything in between.

Summer is here and the festival season is in full swing. With festivals comes glitter - and lots of it. Retailers and festivals are increasingly opting for biodegradable glitter as an ‘eco-friendly’ option. But it may not be as eco-friendly as you think.

With the prices of essential goods sky rocketing and the cost of living crisis taking hold in the UK, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our spending where we can – something that may limit our ability to make sustainable, plastic-free purchases.

Who needs make-believe monsters when we have real-life scary sea creatures? Before you read!

To help you ditch single-use plastic in the bathroom, we've put together a handy list of sustainable swaps.

Going plastic-free can be overwhelming, but don't worry about being perfect. While we're working behind the scenes to push for single-use plastic bans and charges, we can all play our part and make a difference.

The UK's seas host a huge variety of marine animals but, due to many human induced pressures like overfishing, habitat destruction and ocean plastic pollution, there are several species under threat.

Our seas are full of jellyfish. You might be aware of - or seen - some of the more common species, like lion's mane or moon jellies. But there are some species which are less often seen, but just as fascinating.

The UK's seas are full of rich wildlife who call our British coast their home. From the large basking shark to the tiny bobtail squid, discover our list of 24 marine animals that can be found in our ocean below.