Portuguese Man O'War
Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after westerly winds. Look but don't touch - they give a very…
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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.
Spectacular garden creatures
Rowena Millar, Cornwall Wildlife Trust's (currently Non-)Roving Wildlife Reporter, continues to show us how to make the best of our gardens for wildlife. From May onwards, all sorts of…
Portuguese Man O War wash up on Cornish coast in record numbers
The strong westerly winds that have been pounding our coastlines recently have brought with them an influx of open ocean visitors to Cornwall’s north coast beaches.
Discover Cornwall’s colourful marine wildlife with National Marine Week!
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is celebrating Cornwall’s extraordinary marine life with two full weeks of fun and inspiring marine events across the county as part of National Marine Week, which runs…
The Wildlife Trusts' 2024 marine review
The Wildlife Trusts’ marine highlights of 2024 includes ambitious nature recovery projects, new species records and spectacular sightings around our shores, all happening here in Cornwall.
Countless mysterious sea creatures washed up on Cornwall’s beaches
During the first half of May, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has received many reports from members of the public who have found huge numbers of alien-looking blue creatures stranded on Cornwall’s…
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…
The Wildlife Trusts’ marine highlights and challenges of 2023
Sensational bait ball spectacles at sea, new marine protection and hope for whales and bluefin tuna: The Wildlife Trusts' marine review 2023
Dead man's fingers
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.
Marine Volunteers
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine team offer a range of volunteering opportunities around Cornwall, including citizen science projects and through the Your Shore Network; local marine and…
Marine Conservation Zones
Marine Protected Areas, including Marine Conservation Zones, are one of the most crucial tools for conserving marine wildlife.