Pine marten at Spurn National Nature Reserve
Imagine our surprise earlier this year when reports of a rare mammal - more at home in remote woodlands - began to reach us at Spurn National Nature Reserve.
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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…
Wild Eye: Bringing nature & tourism together along Scarborough’s coast
Wild Eye is an exciting art and nature programme celebrating Scarborough’s incredible wildlife and coastal environment.
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…
Download Marine Learning Pack
Download our marine leading pack, focussing on the oyster and seagrass projects taking place at Spurn National Nature Reserve.
Marine Protected Areas
Working to secure Yorkshire's Marine Protected Areas
Turning the tide on marine pollution
What we're doing to tackle pollution in our oceans - and how you can help.
Marine Pollution Pledge
Take our Marine Pollution Pledge to find out how your Yorkshire business can help give our seas a chance
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.
Our Wild Reads: National Year of Reading
2026 marks the National Year of Reading in the UK. To celebrate, we're sharing our staff's favourite wild reads - from the childhood books that inspired us, to calls to action that are…
Wild Ingleborough – Declaration of National Nature Reserve
This notice formally announces the extension of Ingleborough National Nature Reserve.