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26 July - 10 August 2025

National Marine Week

Our Marine Projects (https://www.essexwt.org.uk/marine-and-coastal-recovery)
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Take action (https://www.essexwt.org.uk/blog/essex-wildlife-trust/how-help-marine-life)
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Featured Species (https://www.essexwt.org.uk/marine-week-species)
Marine blogs (https://www.essexwt.org.uk/blog/tag/marine)

From playful orange seals basking along the coastline to the carbon-capturing habitats fighting climate change, join our celebration of Essex’s magical marine species and spectacles.

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Competition

Coastal Creations

Celebrate marine life through art and win fin-tastic prizes!
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Beach Cleans

Help us tackle plastic pollution this National Marine Week.
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Marine events

From seashore labs to fossil hunting, celebrate with us.

Make sure you’re signed up to our Campaigns mailing list to receive FREE marine spotter sheets in time for National Marine Week (before 26 July)!

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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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