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A photo of a deceased pygmy sperm whale on a beach

Rare pygmy sperm whale discovered on Dorset coast

Dorset Wildlife Trust were alerted to the unfortunate dead-stranding of a very rare animal on Hive Beach in West Dorset on Friday 10 December. The pygmy sperm whale washed ashore on Thursday and…

Kimmeridge Volunteers Copyright Phil Abraham

Appeal for volunteers to protect Dorset’s seas

Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for local people aged 18 and over to help with its wildlife conservation work in the Isle of Purbeck and Weymouth and Portland areas. The Trust is looking for…

Kimmeridge Bay © JHatcher

New Walking Trail Linking Kimmeridge Village and Bay

Improvements are now completed enhancing pedestrian access links between the refurbished Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay and the Etches Collection Fossil Museum in the village…

Child exploring Fleet Lagoon at Chesil © Dorset Wildlife Trust

Celebrate National Marine Weeks on the Dorset coast

We're inviting everyone to enjoy and explore the amazing array of marine wildlife along the Dorset coast this summer. With special events planned to celebrate National Marine Weeks from 24…