Important sites around the UK

The marine areas on the map are extremely important for seabirds and need to be protected as Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). Click a map marker to find out more about the birds needing protection at each site.

Sealife blog

Visit the sealife blog to see all blog posts

Mark Bolton - My life with seabirds

Hi. I'm Mark Bolton. I spend a lot of my time wrapped up in waterproofs on remote coasts and islands for the RSPB.

But what does my job have to do with the unprecedented challenges our sea life is facing, and how can you help?

Read about my life with seabirds to find out more.

Why our seas and coasts matter

We work hard on a wide range of issues to influence marine policy and legislation - helping to protect seabirds and their habitats from the impacts of human activities.

Find out more about our policy work

For kids

With much of our marine wildlife at risk, this year we're asking our junior supporters to help us. Any money raised will go towards our work setting up safe places for sea creatures.

I love the sea because...

Threats to our sealife

Our seas are rich in wildlife, yet many of our precious native habitats and species are under threat or in decline.

Ever-increasing pressures from human activities are putting animals such as magnificent basking sharks, delicate cold water corals, exotic seahorses and the 26 species of seabird which nest along the UK's coastline at risk.

Find out more about the threats our seas face.