National Marine Week

From vast plains spreading across the seabed to intertidal flats exposed by the low tide, mud supports an incredible variety of wildlife…

Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.

Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species…

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

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

The nooks and crannies of rocky reefs are swimming with wildlife, from tiny fish to colourful anemones. When shoreline rocks are exposed…

A chalk reef is a natural seabed made from chalk that rises above the surrounding seafloor.