Essex Wildlife Trust works hard to protect and restore the vital species and habitats that we find along our magnificent coastline, from striking sea slugs to slumbering seals. During National Marine Week, you will have the opportunity to learn all about marine conservation projects including saltmarsh, seagrass, oysters and plastic pollution, directly from members of the Marine Team. You will have a chance to ask your questions too!
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 we do. See our schedule below so you can watch live.
Marine in the Moment
Tune in to our series of live-streamed videos on Instagram throughout National Marine Week.
Live video topics
Seagrass
Did you know that seagrass reduces carbon in our atmosphere, stabilises sediment and cleans surrounding water all while providing a home to numerous sea creatures? Join us live from St. Lawrence and learn more about the importance of seagrass and how Essex Wildlife Trust is restoring it.
Oysters
We will be coming to you live from Brightlingsea, the home of our oyster nursery, where we will be talking all things oyster and how the Essex Native Oyster Restoration Initiative (ENORI) works.
Saltmarsh
Have you ever heard of a 'saltmarsh sausage'? Tune in to our live video from Abbotts Hall Farm to find out what they are and how they are helping restore such a vital habitat in Essex.
Plastics
A staggering 9.5 million tonnes of plastic is entering the ocean from land each year. We will be talking about how plastic pollution impacts marine life in Essex and around the UK, as well as ways you can help reduce your impact.