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What were a Gannet and a Black Guillemot doing in Cardiff on Wednesday morning? Well on Wednesday 22 May we (that’s RSPB Cymru and 25 other wildlife organisations) launched the State of Nature Report in Techniquest, down in Cardiff Bay. For a low down on the evening check out this blog . But...

Last summer our very own Clydach Wildlife explorer group visited Skomer island. Armed with video cameras they filmed the puffins and made a short video about why our seabirds need better protection - not just on shore but at sea too. The RSPB continues to call on Welsh Government to deliver its duties...

Gannets and guillemots: Ian McCarthy Hundreds of seabirds, mostly guillemots, have again been washed up along the south coast of England covered in a debilitating sticky substance. This is a virtual repeat of the incident back in February this year when over 500 birds were found from Devon to Dorset...

New report from Parliamentary Committee Today the Parliamentary Science & Technology Committee releases their report into the way that science and evidence are used in the marine environment, following their enquiry at the end of 2012. I’d encourage you to have a read of it, as it contains...

Wes, one of the small but dedicated team working at Coquet Island , made this video to help encourage people to show their much needed support for our sealife. It's brilliant - just 28 seconds long, worth watching, and worth sharing (please......). The consultation for England's seas closes...

Don’t be surprised if you see sharks, starfish, skate, seabirds and SCUBA divers ‘swimming’ up the South Bank this morning. Led by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and FishFight, the Marine Conservation Society, Sea Life, British Sub Aqua Club and supporters are marching on Westminster...

By Colum Delaney, Policy Advocacy Officer, Northern Ireland In June 2012, more than 200 school children made the journey from the gates of Stormont, to the steps of Parliament Buildings. Dressed as starfish, puffins and all other manner of sea creatures - they sang, chanted and really made their...

Following the success of highlighting the issues of unsustainable fishing practices, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall last night launched his new ‘Save our Seas’ campaign. This campaign moves beyond fish and highlights the need for better protection for the marine environment through a network...

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have given us the following update about the sticky man-made mineral oil that has been such a disaster for so many seabirds: “The analysis of the material affecting seabirds along the south coast of England has shown that it is a mineral oil. The material...

A great video from the Marine Conservation Society. Very simple, very short, but very to the point. 2013 is going to be an important year for marine wildlife all around the UK. As we reported on this blog last month, current proposals for marine protected areas in both England and Scotland are woefully...

Then what is 31 out of 127? The answer is, frankly, dreadful. The long-awaited, considerably delayed proposals for the protection of England’s coasts and seas were unveiled today. Of 127 sites proposed for protection, only “up to”’ 31 are recommended for designation in 2013...

By Kate Sugar, Senior Marine Policy Officer You might have noticed that, over the weekend, Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France EVER – great work Bradley! You might also have noticed that this weekend, for a lot of the country (sorry to those bits still...

By Gareth Cunningham, Swyddog Polisi Morol/ Marine Policy Officer, RSPB Cymru To mark the celebration of world oceans day in true style RSPB staff in Wales embarked on the challenging task of constructing a giant leatherback turtle from willow – all with the help of a few passers-by. ...

By Colum Delaney, Policy Advocacy Officer (Northern Ireland) 2012 could be a watershed year for Northern Ireland’s marine environment. After years of campaigning, the NI Marine Bill is finally being discussed at Stormont, with the legislation expected to be on the statute books by 2013...

By Gareth Cunningham, Marine Policy Officer, Wales The Welsh Government has launched its Marine consultation Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) - Potential Site Options for Welsh Waters to create new highly protected Marine Conservation Zones (hpMCZ) in Welsh waters. This is an important step towards...

Don't forget that tomorrow , at approximately 11.10am we are holding a 'Question Time' style event with Richard Benyon, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries. You can watch it live at www.rspb.org.uk/marine . People from across the UK have been submitting hard hitting questions...

Arrangements are progressing well for our 'Question Time' style event that will take place next Tuesday, with Richard Benyon, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries. After putting the Minister on the spot with some challenging questions about the Government's plans to protect...

I am pleased to introduce you to Carol Knott, from Deal in Kent. We love Carol. She is one of our much appreciated super duper Campaign Champions - volunteers who are really stepping up for nature by encouraging those around them to support our vital campaigns to help save nature. Carol has been...

When you look out to sea, enjoying the sounds and smells, do you ever wonder what lies beneath the waves? I've just learned that the longest chalk reef in Europe - and possibly the world - lies just off the glorious coast of North Norfolk. Twenty miles of rare habitat crammed with exciting, colourful...

Check out Martin Harper's blog today for thoughts on the latest step towards the long fought for MCZs (marine conservation zones). We're making progress, but still the wanderers of our seas are being forgotten. The rich resources of our seas are in demand, but they are also dwindling. If you...

Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com) Its great when people with a high public profile use it well to bring important issues into the public eye. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall did just that when he put his weight behind FishFight , and its making real headway, hurrah! Today Commissioner Damanaki announced...

Today is the 19th World Oceans Day - a day to celebrate global marine conservation. Check out Martin Harper's blog today for some sobering facts on longline fishing, and find out how our Albatross Task Force (ATF) are working to end the bycatch and bring back many species of albatross from the brink...

I don’t normally get to hob-nob with the rich and famous but last night saw me and my colleague Sophie from our Brighton Office, away from our desks attending the launch of “Project Ocean” by Selfridges in London. Prince Charles had a special visit to see the displays earlier in...

If you’ve ever been to the English coast, watched birds there, enjoyed a breezy cliff-top coastal walk, maybe even got into the water (or all three if you're very energetic), you now have the chance to use your information to help direct the decisions about where new Marine Conservation Zones...