Yorkshire's Marine Life
The Yorkshire coastline consists of the perfect combination of beaches, rocky coves and towering cliffs. It combines a rugged coastline with a spectacular display of flowers and wildlife. Along this beautiful coastline are located two of the trusts most fascinating reserves, Flamborough Head, consisting of 400foot high chalk cliffs and Spurn Point, a long, narrow hook of sand and shingle located at the mouth of the River Humber.
The Yorkshire coastal provides amazing opportunities to spot a fascinating array of birdlife, including puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills. It provides many opportunities to ramble through rockpools allowing you a brief insight into the extensive marine environment. The Yorkshire coastline is also a regular witness to a variety of marine mammals, including grey seals, harbour porpoise and several forms of whale.
Unfortunately like any where else Yorkshire is also subject to marine strandings, if you find a seal you believe to be unwell or a stranded cetacean please contact the British Divers Marine Life Rescue for advise.
