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Marine Protected Areas
Working to secure Yorkshire's Marine Protected Areas
Minister sows seeds in the Humber estuary
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust warmly welcomed Emma Hardy MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to their Spurn National Nature Reserve on Wednesday…
Our Marine Pollution Heroes
Summer is the time to head to the seaside; enjoy an ice cream, build yourself a sandcastle, get yourself as much of a tan as English sunshine will allow, and possibly see what you can spot out to…
New protection for the North Sea announced
Today we’re delighted with the news that four of our offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have finally been protected from damaging bottom towed fishing activity. Bex Lynam, Marine Advocacy…
Marine pollution
From oil spills to plastic litter, our marine wildlife is slowly choking to death.
Marine
There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
Charities urge stronger protection for North Sea as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats for the first time
A new series of reports – The Blue Carbon Mapping Project – have provided the first estimate of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats, including in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 37.4 million tonnes…
Coast and Marine Conservation
Dive into the rich and diverse marine life along Yorkshire's stunning coastline. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to protecting incredible species and habitats, from playful seals and vital seagrass beds to puffins and porpoises. Stay informed with the latest updates, celebrate conservation successes, and discover practical ways you can contribute to keeping our oceans healthy and thriving. Together, we can make a difference for Yorkshire’s marine wildlife.
Askham Bog Protection Fund
Action for Askham Bog. A haven for wildlife thousands of years in the making.
Marine Pollution Pledge
Take our Marine Pollution Pledge to find out how your Yorkshire business can help give our seas a chance
Marine Pollution Pledge Pack
Thank you for signing up to our Marine Pollution Pledge. Here you will find suggestions on what your business can do to reduce marine pollution, along with various incentives from us.