National Marine Week 2024

We’re celebrating all things marine and Dorset’s mysterious underwater world!

We owe so much to our seas. Our marine areas are key to tackling climate change and have also had an enormous cultural impact on society. Our rocky coastlines, sandy beaches and sublime seas are wonderful places to explore. It's no surprise that throughout history this fascinating habitat has inspired many a storyteller, artist and poet, making our lives all the richer.

You may have spotted that National Marine Week actually lasts longer than a week. This is so we can make the most of the different tide times around the country - check out the tide times to make sure you go when you can explore the rockpools at Kimmeridge either side of low tide.

Sea the connection

This year’s theme is 'Sea the Connection' and we’ll be highlighting how as an island nation we are all closely connected to the sea and why a healthy thriving marine environment matters.

The Wildlife Trusts have created a special map to show how people across the UK connect to our seas, through livelihoods, hobbies, memories, experiences or any of the other countless ways the water helps shape our lives. You can add your own connection to the map using the form on their webpage!

Sea the connection

If you'd like to delve even deeper we have lots more ways for you to get involved in National Marine Week. From FIN-tastic events in Dorset to ways you can KELP marine wildlife at home.

Find an event.

Listen to our marine-themed podcast.

Help marine wildlife at home.

Get involved this National Marine Week with our exciting range of marine events taking place in Dorset! 

In this special marine themed episode of our Wildlife Matters podcast series we join Marine Awareness Officer, Julie Hatcher and award-winning videographer Doug Anderson as they chat about his remarkable career as one of the world’s top underwater cameramen. Doug shares some of the highs and lows of his fascinating career which spans more than 20 years as well as sharing his views on the damage he has witnessed to our seabeds and marine wildlife. You can read more about Doug’s extensive portfolio of work and awards here.