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Salpa whose ship’s bell hangs above, was the sea-going facility of the Marine Biological Association from 1921 to 1939. She was an 88ft long, coal burning, ex-Admiralty steam drifter/trawler, built for minesweeping in World War I...

Jellyfish (Cnidaria and Ctenophora) What is a jellyfish? Most people associate the word “jellyfish” with the large, gelatinous creatures seen in harbours and stranded on beaches. These are known as Scyphozoans and...

Sea Change reports - the Sea Change project is coming to an end but wanted to refer to its great achievements over the last three years and the ongoing work. Make a small change for a sea change: https://vimeo.com/255920523

To celebrate the Year of Science, UK-German Connection , in collaboration with the British Council , organised a ‘Sea and Oceans’ Youth Seminar; a three-day event to discuss current issues and challenges facing our environment, seas and oceans. On...

We are very pleased to announce that our 2017 BioBlitz will be at Lee Bay, near Illfracombe, North Devon on the 22nd - 23rdSeptember. The event will be run in partnership with North Devon Coast AONB and Coastwise North Devon . Coastal Creatures and...

Amphipods are small, shrimp-like invertebrates, and members of the sub-phylum Crustacea that includes crabs, lobsters and barnacles. What is the difference between sea fleas and sea lice? Sea fleas have been in the...

The Beach Rangers are back: join us for marine adventures this summer! Beach Rangers run free family-friendly events on Plymouth’s beautiful shores. Join us on Wednesdays at Teat’s Hill and Thursdays...

Crab Watchers Wanted! New Citizen Science Project to Monitor Crab Species How does finding a crab on the beach make you feel? Excited? Wary? Fascinated? By joining Crab Watch, a new citizen science project taking place across Europe, your search for...

World Ocean Day is a movement that aims to bring ocean issues to the fore and to strengthen the voice of ocean and coastal constituencies world wide. Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Oceans Day 2017 said " A...