Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
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News, blogs and podcasts
Latest news, blogs, podcasts and other updates from Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Respect our Basking sharks!
Thanks to a spell of calm weather and long days, Cornwall’s seas are teaming with plankton which in turn has brought basking sharks to our waters.
Submit a wildlife sighting
If you see any wildlife that you find interesting, you can record your sighting with us.
Great news for Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places!
We did it! Thanks to an online campaign and some hard work behind the scenes, Cornwall's wildlife and wild places now have more protection.
Good news for west Cornwall's waterways - Drift, Argal, Stithians and Cober catchments
Increased biodiversity shows vastly improved water quality in west Cornwall's upstream waterways.
Dam good news for beavers: Wild release application process open
Cornwall Wildlife Trust welcomes the news that the UK Government is now accepting applications for licensed wild release of beavers in England.
News and Events from our Associated Groups
Read stories from local groups across Cornwall and find out how to get involved with their latest events.
Cornwall’s first Love Your Beach Day
Cornwall’s first ever Love Your Beach Day happens on February 14, Valentine’s Day, and will involve thousands of people throughout Cornwall taking part in a massive beach clean. Your Shore Beach…
Porbeagle shark
The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.
Record year for Cornwall’s Marine Wildlife
Over 2,500 records, representing tens of thousands of animals, were sent into Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Seaquest Southwest Project in 2016 – a record breaking year for the initiative as described…