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Species

Oyster drill

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

Species

Montagu’s sea snail

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

Species

Oyster

Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.

Species

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…

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Glenarm Oyster Nursery Tour

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Join us for a tour of our native oyster nursery at Glenarm Marina to celebrate World Oyster Day.

Volunteer Opportunity

Oyster Nursery Volunteers

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We are currently at capacity for volunteers for this project, but please check back with our volunteer coordinator in October for any renewed training availability.

We are seeking…

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Sea slug

This large sea slug is anything but dull!

Species

Orange-clubbed sea slug

A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.

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At sea

From microscopic plankton to mighty whales, half our wildlife lives in the sea. But decades of over-exploitation has led to declines, which The Wildlife Trusts are working to reverse.