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National Marine Week
23 July - 7 August 2022
Dive in!
National Marine Week is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual celebration of our seas. Despite the name, it lasts 16 fun-filled days!
This year we are hosting a range of events across the North West, including a festival of the sea in St Bees, "Coastal Explorer" events along the Cumbrian coast, nature and wellbeing events with The Bay, and some brand new activities such as coastal wildflower walks and mini foraging courses! Scroll down to find out more and learn how you can take action for marine wildlife this summer!
Sea Fest: West Cumbria's festival of the sea
Join us at St Bees beach for a full-day celebration of all things “ocean”. We’ll be hosting a full day of free activities exploring marine wildlife, sustainable seafood, and the big ocean blue.
Coastal Explorers Events
Coime and explore the shore through our "Coastal Explorers" events all along the cumbrian coast investigating different marine habitats, or self-led packs if you'd rather a solo adventure!
Strandline Detectives @ St Bees
Sand Dune Safari @ Drigg Dunes
Sandy shore at Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve
Citizen Science Surveys
Want to celebrate the sea by giving back? Join a citizen science survey and help gather essential data to protect our marvellous marine environment. You don't need any prior skills or exxperience- just enthusiasm to learn and take part!
Rockpool Ramble & BioBlitz @ Parton
Butterfly Recording @ Red Rocks
Join one of our awesome events
We are hosting a range of events across Cumbria Lancashire and Cheshire Wildlife Trusts. Follow the links below and search for "National Marine Week":
Take action
Many aspects of our everyday lives have a negative effect on our seas. Find out more about simple actions you can take to help marine wildlife.
9 small actions to help save our seas
Other things to do
Discover fun, local story walks for children:
Secret of the Sea The Little Egret of St Annes
Buck the Barnacle of BlackpoolThe Little Cucumber Fish of Wyre
Seaside activity guides:
How to go rockpooling How to go eco-friendly crabbing
Spotter sheets:
Coastal wildlife spotter Jellyfish Detective
Marine animal spotter Rockpooling Detective