How is climate change affecting Dorset marine life?
Dorset's marine life is incredibly diverse and hosts a range of nationally important species and underwater habitats - in this post, Marine Policy and Evidence Manager, Peter Tinsley looks at…
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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 Protected Areas
Find out about Marine Protected Areas and Marine Conservation Zones in Dorset
Wild About Chesil event returns for 2019
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce that the FREE Wild About Chesil family fun day, which is sponsored by Wessex Water, will be held on Sunday 11th August from 10am – 4pm.
Young Journalists: Marine Life and Climate Change
Written by the Dorset Wildlife Young Journalists for the Spring 2022 membership magazine. By Charlie Saban, Emma Papka, Poppy Marshall and Ruby Pruden-Medus.
Marine Appeal 2021
Dorset’s marine wildlife is under threat from climate change, pollution and disturbance. Find out how you can help.
Marine Weeks 2022
Join Dorset Wildlife Trusts for rock pool rambles, dolphin watching and eco-crabbing during National Marine Weeks, a two-week summer festival from Saturday 23 July – Sunday 7 August in celebration…
Marine Weeks 2019
Marine Weeks for 2019 starts on 27th July - 11th August, and to celebrate our wonderful seas, Dorset Wildlife Trust is running lots of great events to help you explore the seashore on your…
National Marine Week 2023
This National Marine Week, dive into our mysterious underwater world with The Wildlife Trusts' annual celebration of all things marine!
National Marine Week 2024
This National Marine Week, dive into our mysterious underwater world with The Wildlife Trusts' annual celebration of all things marine!
Ocean Cruises return for 2019 - FULLY BOOKED
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the return of the Ocean Cruises events for 2019, inviting members of the public on a boat trip around Poole Harbour to learn about Dorset’s…
Successful ‘Wild Paths’ training scheme returns to combat skills shortage
The Wild Paths training scheme is now open for new applications. This popular training programme is back to train Dorset’s next conservationists in protecting the county’s wildlife and wild places…