Marine life

There is a wealth of wildlife in the Irish Sea. Delve deeper by meeting our local resident seal population or finding out more information about the marine life of our coasts and seas.

Find out more about how to report a live or dead stranded marine animal or record interesting wildlife sightings when you are out and about.

From shingle spits and rocky shores, towering red sandstone cliffs and vast sandy shorelines, to saltmarshes and estuaries, discover our best coastal sites for wildlife across the North West.