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Whats Rigsby all about then? Rigsby at Aberavon beach Some of you may have noticed this little seabird on our facebook page over the last few weeks. Having recently being named Rigsby thanks to you, its time to explain what his purpose is. To put it simply. our seabirds lack the protection...

By Sharon Thompson, Senior Marine Policy Officer Today, the RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts, the Marine Conservation Society and WWF are delivering staggering 350,000+ pledges to the Prime Minister . These pledges are signed by you ... and you ... and you! This is the “Big Society” well and...

Tomorrow is World Oceans Day , an annual opportunity to celebrate our oceans, and raise awareness of the crucial role they play in our lives, the pressures on our oceans and the important ways people can help. Today Birdlife Europe has launched an alarm call on the failure of most EU countries to declare...

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...

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...

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...

RSPCA We are continuing to receive reports of seabirds covered in a sticky wax-like substance being sighted off, or washed up on the South and South West coasts of England. The situation is still far from clear, but here is what we know so far: What is the sticky substance, and where has it...

Hundreds of seabirds continue to be washed up along the south coast of England covered in an unidentified sticky waxy substance. They are mostly guillemots, and have been discovered on beaches from Hampshire to Cornwall. Many have been found distressed but fortunately alive, but sadly this morning we...

Parliamentary Assistant, Allan Whyte, gives us an update on the campaign to protect seabirds and other marine life in Scotland. We’re all on the sea's side I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support for the Scottish Marine Protected Areas campaign. Together...

By Alec Taylor, Marine Policy Officer In June, The RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts took members of the marine planning team from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs , which are home to more than 200,000 breeding seabirds, as well as seals, orchids, lichens...

By Tessa Cole, RSPB Senior Research Assistant I thought I’d take a rainy windy day to update you the first three weeks of this year’s RSPB seabird tracking efforts: two projects, FAME ( Future of the Atlantic Marine Environment ) and a new project ‘tracking 2012’ which sees...

By Alec Taylor, Marine Policy Officer Anybody? If you haven’t, I can assure you that as with much legislation coming down from Brussels, the writing style might be a little dry but the storyline’s really important. It’s likely to be a really powerful driver for improving the health...

I just had to share this lovely film about some of the work SPEA (our Portuguese Birdlife partner) are doing in the Berlengas Islands. SPEA are an important partner in our Future of the Atlantic Marine Environment (FAME) project, and this film shows some of the methods used and bird species that we are...

This morning Richard Benyon, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries, has been facing an audience of sealife champions , who have asked him some searching questions about the Government's plans to protect our precious marine environment. It was streamed live on www.rspb.org.uk/marine ...

Monty and Reuben I'm sure Monty Halls has heard it many times before, but he really is the Full Monty. His website tells you he's a writer, explorer, presenter and former Royal Marines Officer, which is impressive enough. He is also an incredible ambassador for our marine environment. His...

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...

Photo: Harbour Seal, Anthony Griffiths Calling everyone who loves the sea! On Tuesday 29 November we are holding a 'Question Time' style event with Richard Benyon, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries. We will be celebrating the second anniversary of the Marine Act becoming...

By Sharon Thompson, Senior Marine Policy Officer Along with one of the judges, our very own RSPB Birds Magazine editor Mark Ward, I got to see some fabulous photographs at the British Wildlife Photography Awards on Friday evening. I was particularly pleased that the overall winner was a stunning...

This week is European Shark Week , an annual event devoted to raising awareness about shark conservation. And a very good cause it is too! As a keen SCUBA diver, I have been lucky enough to see a good number of sharks. It is always an exhilarating experience. Apex predators produce a tingly rush of adrenaline...

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...

Fabiano Peppes (rspb-images.com) It is well established that seabirds die each year by being caught up in fishing lines, at rates that are pushing some species of albatross, petrels and shearwaters to the very edge of extinction. Orea Anderson, our Global Seabird Programme Policy Officer, will today...

I saw this and just had to share ....... the overall winning image of this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards is a truly magnificent image of a jellyfish (I don't have the copyright to reproduce it here - click on the link to see it). Our seas are amazing - help us to keep them that way...

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...