A new wave of protection announced for Lancashire’s seas today
Rare and mysterious creatures will be protected in Lancashire’s estuaries, which have become part of a network of wildlife havens that will surround the UK.
Rare and mysterious creatures will be protected in Lancashire’s estuaries, which have become part of a network of wildlife havens that will surround the UK.
Close encounters with wildlife don't always happen out in the wilderness. There's plenty of excitement to be had on the high street, too.
We back a new form of protection for the sea and are calling on Government for an ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year.
One of the most interesting parts of my job, working for Lancashire Wildlife Trust, is introducing our members to the various projects we have across our region.
Sea potatoes may have a funny name, but they are perfectly adapted for life in the sand. They are a type of sea urchin that live in a burrow in the sand, feeding on dead animals and plants using…
As the sun quietly began to nibble at the dawn there was now sufficient light for the first birds of the day to rise, carrion crows.
The sea hare looks like a sea slug – but in fact has an internal shell. They can be up to 20cm long but are usually much shorter.
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.