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Kelp forests

Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.

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Community Habitat Creation Days

A series of recent Community Habitat Creation Days have seen individuals, families and community groups in Hull coming together to make a difference for nature across the city.

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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…

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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…

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Marine pollution

From oil spills to plastic litter, our marine wildlife is slowly choking to death.
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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.
Habitat

Maerl beds

Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.

Species

Sugar kelp

Sugar kelp is the crinkly belt like kelp that can often be found in deep rockpools on the lower shore or washed up on the beach after rough seas.