‘Beast from the East’ causes marine life die-off
A dramatic drop in sea temperature caused a mass die-off in marine life around the country, including on the Essex coast
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How to help marine life
By taking small actions and making small changes, we can help to protect and conserve our beautiful coastline.
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There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
Art competition to celebrate marine life now open
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Marine Team goes live for National Marine Week
This National Marine Week, we are spotlighting the conservation work our Marine Team does for local habitats and species. Tune in to our live-streamed videos on Instagram to learn all about what…
Celebrate Marine Month in Essex
August is Essex Wildlife Trust’s Marine Month, so what better time to get out and celebrate the spectacular coastline right on our doorstep!
National Marine Week
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Marine mural unveiled on Essex coastline
Essex Wildlife Trust’s wall mural aims to raise the profile of local marine wildlife this National Marine Week.
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