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Blue Carbon

The UK is the first country to map and estimate the blue carbon stored in its seabed habitats. The Wildlife Trusts, WWF-UK and RSPB have released a new report sharing the groundbreaking research, conducted on their behalf by the Scottish Association of Marine Science. As a result of the research, the three environmental charities are calling for action to protect the important marine habitats including saltmarsh, kelp forests, biogenic reefs and mud that lock up these carbon stores.
Nature Reserve

Blue House Farm Nature Reserve

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Immerse yourself in the best wilderness Essex can offer and witness the true wonder of migration at Blue House Farm

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Blue Magpies, Blue Whales and Blue Skies

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Join the Market Drayton Branch of Shropshire Wildlife Trust for a captivating illustrated talk by Ashley Groves, founder of Experience Nature and a highly recommended speaker for the RSPB, BTO and…

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Blue butterflies

See blue butterflies around the UK this summer! Marvel at the once extinct, still rare large blue at a handful of locations, or the more widespread common blue can be found throughout the country.
Nature Reserve

Carmel Nature Reserve

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Carmel comprises a mosaic of habitats with a distinct patchwork pattern of woodland blocks and unimproved and semi-improved hay meadows.

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Blue jellyfish

Often confused with the larger but similarly shaped lion’s mane jellyfish, the blue jellyfish can be colourless when young and develop a striking blue-purple bell as it matures.

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Common blue

The common blue butterfly lives up to its name - it's bright blue and found in all kinds of sunny, grassy habitats throughout the UK! Look out for it in your garden, too.

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Holly blue

Look out for the small holly blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…

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Blue shark

It's easy to see where the blue shark got its name from. These sleek, elegant sharks have beautiful metallic blue backs which provide brilliant camouflage out in the open ocean.

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Blue tit

A familiar garden bird, the blue tit can be seen around bird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its trilling, 'tsee-tsee-tsee' song. It is smaller than…

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Small blue

The small blue's name is a little misleading: it is our smallest butterfly, but only shows a dusting of blue on brown wings. It is scarce, occurring on chalk grassland, mostly in southern…