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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello, This is my a first blog post. A truly momentous day. It is thus only fitting that I commence this post the way that all good blog posts should commence: with a photo of two grown men sweating in bird costumes. One in orange pantaloons, the other in white leggings. Fortunately the photographer...