Maerl beds
Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.
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Marine Conservation Groups
Cornwall has a thriving network of local marine conservation volunteer groups who promote and protect the marine environment in their local patch. Together this network is a powerful voice for our marine environment.
Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation
Endangered species live in your local area. Cornwall Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting the habitat for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and your local wildlife.
Maerl: a hidden and precious habitat
Diving over a maerl bed is best described as like flying over a shagpile carpet made up of purple twiglets! It is an incredible sight. A huge diversity of fascinating marine creatures live in and…
Things To Do In Your Area
Things to do in your area is a page dedicated to helping you find things to do near you. From dog walks, free events, cafes and play areas to full nature reserve guides - just click the buttons to search the things to do in your area.
Wild Ponies and Conservation Grazing
We speak with Penhale Dunes Ranger, Jon Cripps, about the wildlife on the dunes and the value of pony grazing for conservation.
Marine conservation zones
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Bigger Oysters, Stronger Future for the Fal
The Fal’s historic oyster fishery has increased its minimum landing size to boost sustainability and protect the UK’s last viable native oyster grounds.
Join the Trust for a conservation taster day
Join leading local wildlife charity Cornwall Wildlife Trust for a morning’s practical conservation work on the banks of College Reservoir, near Mabe, Penryn, on Thursday 12th January, and become a…
Quick video - marine conservation
Watch a quick video about Cornwall's seas, projects and successes to date
Wildlife Groundswell: Community-Led Conservation on the Lizard Peninsula
Wildlife Groundswell, one of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Associated Groups, is a community-driven conservation organisation based on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, empowering local people to…
Rewilding Cornwall's seas: the challenges and opportunities of marine conservation work
As part of our celebrations to mark National Marine Week, we caught up with Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Marine Conservation Officer, Matt Slater, to get the lowdown on all things marine.