As well as cleaning up our coastline, Beachwatch volunteers note down all the items they find in a 100m stretch of beach. Every lolly stick, lost toy or piece of plastic - we record it. This data is ...

In 2025, 603,963 litter items were removed and recorded by volunteers, with an average of 141 items found per 100m, compared ...

The length of the beach east of South Light. Although only 50m long, it is the third longest accessible beach in Fair Isle. What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like ...

Along with 40 other organisations, we're demanding Clean Water Now from the UK Government, to achieve our goal of sewage-free seas. Clean water can’t wait: The UK Government must seize the opportunity ...

West Parade at the Public Toilets opposite Richmond Road, What3words woven.drum.happy. All equipment is provided and refreshments but please bring you own mug and gloves. What to bring: We’d recommend ...

Thornback ray sustainability varies. Avoid thornback ray caught in the West of Scotland and Western English channel where there’s too many being caught. Many species of skate and ray are unsustainable ...

The sustainability of red mullet varies and there are no Best Choice options. Mullet from the English Channel and North Sea are OK but need improvements. Red mullet from the West of Scotland is a Fish ...

Blue skate is a Fish to Avoid. They are an EU Prohibited Species and assessed as Critically Endangered by IUCN. Because of this, they are automatically a red-rated species. Many species of skate and ...

In celebration of World Wildlife Day on 3rd March, we’re shining a light on the incredible diversity of life in our seas. Here, we take a closer look at some marine species that share their names with ...

Please remember to wear sensible outdoor clothing and footwear. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sorry but no dogs please. What ...

A spring clean at one of our favourite beaches. Remember to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Gardening gloves, if you have them. No dogs please. Cakes and hot drinks available afterwards. For ...