Mounts Bay Marine Trail
Journey along the Mounts Bay Marine Trail and explore the iconic coast path through Newlyn, Penzance and Marazion. Discover the interactive features and find out about the history, wildlife and stories of the bay.
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An 'astounding year for marine life' according to The State of the South-West's Seas Report
The tenth report in its series, The State of the South-West’s Seas Report has been published, bringing the marine and coastal community together annually to consider and communicate the changes…
Marine Protected Areas in Cornwall
There are 83 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Cornwall, these are designated areas in the sea where human activities are managed to protect ecosystems, species, and habitats.
The Lizard becomes one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the South West
Natural England, The National Trust, and Cornwall Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce that the Lizard National Nature Reserve will be extended on 31st August 2016.
Orcas sighted in West Cornwall
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine team are amazed by a rare sighting of two killer whales seen off the coast of West Cornwall. This may possibly be the first record of the UK’s only resident…
Marine
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…
Marine Conservation Zones
Marine Protected Areas, including Marine Conservation Zones, are one of the most crucial tools for conserving marine wildlife.
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.
National Marine Week
The Wildlife Trusts' National Marine Week is a nationwide celebration of the marine world! Here in Cornwall, we're running lots of fantastic events to help you discover our weird and wonderful marine life!
Record-breaking ocean temperatures raise alarm for Cornwall’s marine wildlife
Record-breaking ocean temperatures are harming Cornwall's marine wildlife. Cornwall Wildlife Trust is advocating for Marine Protected Areas to help ecosystems build resilience against climate…
Marine & Coastal Code
Cornwall’s coastal and marine wildlife is so essential to our economy, our well being and enjoyment of a beautiful Cornwall but it is under pressure. Marine wildlife needs our help and respect.
Marine Strandings Network
The Marine Strandings Network is a flagship project of Cornwall Wildlife Trust, and has been recording and monitoring dead marine wildlife strandings in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for over 25 years. We work in partnership with the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Progamme (DEFRA Funded) and University of Exeter to lead on marine strandings work for Cornwall.Â