Insights
Dolphins found in UK and Irish waters
Dolphins are beautiful sea mammals known for their intelligence and playful nature. Here are seven species found in UK and Irish waters, including some occasional visitors.
Exploring the digital depths: Six video games about the ocean to get hooked on
There are so many games set in and around the ocean, so grab your controller and get ready to explore the digital deep blue as we highlight six games about the ocean that deserve some love.
What marine animals would we choose to compete for Team GB in the Olympics?
Our shores are full of diverse marine wildlife, home to species just as remarkable as those found further afield. If British marine life was to compete in the Olympics, they would surely be in the pool of medals.
Dedicated dads: Four ocean fathers that deserve some love
Being a dad is a magical experience, but a lot of sea creatures do not share this sentiment. This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating four ocean species where the dads play an active role in parenting and caring for their offspring.
Four pioneering women who shaped ocean conservation
This International Women’s Day, we want to remember some of the female trailblazers of marine conservation.
Mothers in nature: 4 great animal mothers
Mothers are amazing – be they human or marine animal. As Mother’s Day approaches, we shine a light on four underwater mothers and their own unique parenting styles.
11 ocean-themed books to celebrate the ocean
To celebrate the sea, we're sharing some of our favourite ocean-themed reads. Discover some new books to add to your to be read list below.
Five sharks found in UK waters
Sharks are some of the ocean’s most captivating, and often misunderstood, creatures. Here are five found in UK waters, including the basking shark. Our sharks need protecting
Plastic pollution: The importance of cleaning up rivers
Cleaning up our UK rivers from litter is just as important as cleaning our beautiful beaches and is more accessible for the majority of the population to get involved. In fact, 80% of litter found on our beaches makes its way there from land sources.
24 reasons why UK seas are important
The UK’s coastline is over 22,000 miles long, with far-ranging climates and geologies, home to a vast array of habitats and wildlife. We explore 24 reasons why UK seas are globally important.
5 Species of Sea Slugs: A rainbow of life in our seas
From the deep sea to the open ocean, and kelp forests to coral reefs, sea slugs are found in waters all over the world – including our own. We look at five colourful (and cute) species living in our seas.
Adrift: The legacy of Lego lost at sea
On 13th February 1997, a huge storm near the coast of Cornwall pushed sixty-two containers off the cargo ship Tokio Express. One was filled with nearly five million pieces of Lego.
5 original Pokemon based on marine animals
Did you know that a lot of Pokémon get their inspiration from real-life animals? Many of these inspirations can be found in the ocean.