30 Aug 2026
News from the Blue: August 2026
With summer in full swing, we've been busy sharing the importance of kelp and its recovery, near and far. From representing kelp (on behalf of the Kelp Forest Alliance) at the Climate-Resilient Cities Summit on the Road to COP31 and supporting Sussex Wildlife Trust's Marine Week, to celebrating new research into kelp spore motility and discussing rewilding on the Planet Possible Podcast, it's been an exciting few weeks. We also cheered on the incredible Surfrajets, a team of Brighton sea swimmers who completed a Channel relay swim while raising funds for the project.
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17 Aug 2026
Tiny swimmers, big role: Why zoospores matter for Sussex kelp recovery
Kelp forests are among our most valuable coastal habitats. They provide food and shelter for marine life, support fisheries and help soften the force of waves. But every kelp forest begins with something almost too small to see: a microscopic swimming cell called a zoospore...and their motility matters!
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11 Aug 2026
Claws for a Cause: Why Lobsters Are Vital for Healthy Oceans
Hidden away beneath rocky ledges and reefs, the European (or Common) lobster is one of the most remarkable creatures living in our coastal seas. Best known for its large claws and impressive longevity, this iconic species plays an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.
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31 Jul 2026
News from the Blue: July 2026
As we find ourselves at the end of July we celebrate the mover and shakers - Black Sea Bream - and we join our partners, sea swimmers as well as stakeholders beyond our region to support the recovery of life beneath the waves!
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16 Jul 2026
Fascinating Fishes
Black Sea Bream are surely some of the most “Fascinating Fishes” to be found in Sussex waters. Over the past few years, researchers have been working to lift the lid on their mysterious life cycle.
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30 Jun 2026
News from the Blue: June 2026
Hot Hot Hot!! We've been cooking in June, not only in the heat, but with the start of our field season as conditions allow us to get back out to sea. We're also celebrating becoming a case study for the Global Rewilding Alliance's recent remport, and we showcased the majestic and elusive seahorse in our monthly creature feature.
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11 Jun 2026
Lone Rangers of the sea!
Beneath the waves off the Sussex coast, among swaying seagrass meadows and hidden pockets of marine life, lives one of Britain’s most enchanting sea creatures - the seahorse. Delicate, secretive and almost mythical in appearance, these tiny fish are a reminder that the waters around Sussex hold far more magic than many people realise.
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28 May 2026
News from the Blue: May 2026
This month brought the 100th birthday of nature's grandest storyteller, Sir David Attenborough. And of course, we took the opportunity to celebrate this great man in as many ways! We've also been busy with cocktail bars, Seasearch, museum displays, and the return of our beautiful Black Sea Bream!
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19 May 2026
Anemones - serving both beauty and function!
Often dismissed as simple, plant-like blobs clinging to rocks, sea anemones are quietly vital players in the UK’s coastal seas.
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08 May 2026
A Hundred Years of Nature’s Storyteller
Few individuals have shaped our understanding of the natural world as profoundly as Sir David Attenborough. For generations, his voice has guided us across wetlands, down rivers and through oceans bringing the wonders of our underwater worlds into our homes and hearts.
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