Give Seas a Chance
“The seas around the UK are home to the most extraordinary wildlife. For too long we have taken from the sea with little regard for the consequences.
We are all aware of the problems presented by plastic litter, but some pollutants and impacts are hidden from view, beneath the surface of the waves. Our Government needs to tackle these problems but we can all do our bit too.”President Emeritus of The Wildlife Trusts
We dream of an abundant underwater world...
Our expert marine team work tirelessly against the tide to restore and enhance our beautiful, essential seas and incredible wildlife.
We've got the solutions. We just need you.
Help to give Yorkshire's seas a chance.
What's the damage? What's the solution?
A young female grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swims over kelp. Photographed in July. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, British Isles. North Sea - Alexander Mustard/2020VISION
Working against the clock
How can we give seas a chance?
Protecting and restoring our incredible seascapes for centuries to come isn’t easy, but it is possible and necessary.
By working with Yorkshire’s urban, rural and coastal communities, using cutting-edge science and partnering with other innovative organisations and experts, we can change the fate of our marine world. But every year, we have to raise over £75,000 to fund this vital and effective marine conservation work.
We've got the solutions at our fingertips - you can read about them below. You can help our vital and irreplaceable marine wildlife on its journey to full recovery.
Working against the clock
Meet the heroes of Yorkshire's seas
The North Sea is home to an amazing array of wildlife, from the centuries-old ocean quahog to the majestic humpback whales. Learn about some of Yorkshire's all-time marine heroes below!
What's the damage?
Every day, the shocking impact of human activity is eroding the irreplaceable wildlife and habitats found above and below the waves.
Our seas are filling with rubbish and pollution and being disrupted by development, while water temperatures are tipping out of control.
Our marine wildlife is struggling, and the reasons for this are manmade - exploitation, marine pollution and the climate emergency.
Sunrise over sea and eroded chalk cliffs under bright autumnal sky at low tide along north east coastline along Flamborough Head in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
Time is running out for Yorkshire's seas...
Donate £32
£32 could help train and equip citizen scientists to undertake critical whale and dolphin surveys
Donate £72
£72 could buy the trestles needed to reintroduce native oysters into our seas
Donate £207
£207 could support an education visit to help a group of school children learn more about marine wildlifeIf you would like to discuss making a larger gift please contact 01904 65970 or email fundraising@ywt.org.uk to arrange a call.
Discover our marine work
Our expert marine team works tirelessly to restore and protect Yorkshire’s seas from the damaging effects of pollution, exploitation and the climate emergency.
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We run community projects to keep pollution out of our seas; running regular beach cleans and safely collecting waste before it can make it that far.
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We campaign for bigger and better-managed Marine Protected Areas, to give our seas and seabed the chance, time and space to restore and recover.
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We champion and restore Natural Climate Solutions like seagrass and oysters, to naturally clean our seas and trap carbon beneath the waves
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We recruit volunteers to survey the North Sea for whales, dolphins and porpoises – the more we know, the better we can protect our marine wildlife.
And finally...
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Thank you for your support!
