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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.
Habitat

Coastal

Coastal habitats are found wherever the land meets the sea. With some 17,800km, the UK has one of the longest national coastlines in Europe. The coast is home to many habitats, with cliffs, rocky…

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Coastal Partnerships

The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine and Coastal Partnership has now officially launched, as of February 22nd 2024. This partnership is currently being led by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust with funding from the Environment Agency (EA) through the 3C's project fund; Rewilding Britain; Cornwall Council; and Natural England, with input from a steering group which includes the EA, Cornwall Council, Cornwall Catchment Partnership and Natural England.
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Cornwall Coastal Data Hub

The Cornwall Coastal Data Hub aims to be a central location for exploring marine based digital map data for Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly. The Cornwall Coastal Data Hub will provide a variety of ecological and environmental focused coastal and marine data which can inform and contribute to environmental planning, management, and protection across the county.
Action

How to make a coastal garden

Coastal gardening can be a challenge, but with the right plants in the right place, your garden and its wildlife visitors can thrive.

Habitat

Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh

Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…

News

Award winning coastal garden opens for Trust

Event details:
• Full title of event: Open Garden – Arundell
• Date and time of event: Sunday 14th July 2.00pm to 5.00pm
• Where to meet: Arundell, West Pentire, Crantock, TR8…

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South Coast Bottlenose Dolphin Consortium

In the South of England we are lucky to have a resident pod of approximately 40 bottlenose dolphins. Sadly, this pod is in serious threat of decline due to their low numbers, lack of statutory protection and increased vulnerability to disturbance owing to their proximity to human populations. To not only ensure the South coast pod’s survival but for the pod to thrive, the best scientific evidence is needed to both support and encourage conservation action.
Species

Twite

This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.