Collision of cargo ships in the North Sea
The incident in the North Sea reminds us just how important the Humber Estuary and Yorkshire coast are for our precious and pressurised marine wildlife, says Yorkshire Wildlife Trust CEO Rachael…
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Oil tanker collision in the North Sea
Our thoughts are with everyone on the ships and the rescue crews. This is obviously a very worrying incident and we’re following developments closely, including waiting to see if there is any pollution into the North Sea from this incident.
North Sea oil tanker collision update
Monday’s incident in the North Sea between the Solong and Stena Immaculate continues to be monitored by authorities and we are grateful to them for keeping Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Wildlife…
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…
Our reaction to the crustacean deaths in the North Sea
Large numbers of shellfish washed up dead, blanketing beaches in areas along a 70km stretch of the North East coast between September and December 2021. The cause for this mortality event, which…
Sea slug
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Sea hare
The sea hare looks like a sea slug – but in fact has an internal shell. They can be up to 20cm long but are usually much shorter.
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.
Sea potato
Sea potatoes may have a funny name, but they are perfectly adapted for life in the sand. They are a type of sea urchin that live in a burrow in the sand, feeding on dead animals and plants using…
Sea campion
If you happen to be near rocky places such as sea cliffs, shingle coastlines or even gravel paths during the summer months you will most likely come across sea campion.
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
New campaign to protect wildlife in the North Sea
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is calling on everyone to join a giant wave of support for new Marine Conservation Zones