When the group chat says “Let’s grab lunch” and you suddenly remember you’re the lunch... Caption this image!👇 What do you think is happening here? #CaptionThis #NatureHumor #OceanLife #MARINElife #marinelife #citizenscience

Marine conservation isn’t just about data - it’s about people who care enough to look, learn, and act. Every observation helps us understand our seas a little better - and together, those moments add up to real change 🌊💙 #WhyWeDoIt #MarineLife #ProtectOurOceans 📸: David Jenner

Happy New Year from all of us at MARINElife 🎉 Thank you for being part of the amazing community 💙 Your support means the world to us. Cheers to 2026! More waves, more adventures, more love for the sea 🌊✨ #MARINElife

✨ Door 21 — Pilot Whale Highly social and intelligent, pilot whales live in tight-knit family groups and are occasional visitors to UK waters. Spotting them is always a special treat on surveys. #PilotWhale #UKMarineLife #MarineMammals

✨ Door 20 — Manx Shearwater These incredible seabirds migrate from the UK all the way to South America — a journey of more than 10,000km. They’re masters of gliding flight and spend most of their lives at sea. 📸: ManxShearwater_RickMorris #ManxShearwater #MigrationMarvels #Seabirds

✨ Door 19 — Kittiwake These delicate cliff-nesting seabirds are now red-listed in the UK. Climate change and food shortages are major challenges — making monitoring more important than ever. 📸: Kittiwake_RickMorris #Kittiwake #SeabirdConservation #UKNature

✨ Door 17 — Bottlenose Dolphin With their curved dorsal fins and playful behaviour, bottlenose dolphins are a joy to encounter. UK coastal populations are unique and important — and our surveys help monitor their status. 📸BottlenoseDolphin_RickMorris #BottlenoseDolphin #UKCoast #Cetaceans

✨ Door 14 — Fulmar Often mistaken for gulls, fulmars are actually “tube-nosed” seabirds related to albatrosses! They can live for over 40 years and travel incredible distances over the open sea. 📸: Fulmar_RickMorris #Fulmar #Seabirds #OceanTravelers

✨ Door 7 — Northern Gannet The masters of the plunge dive! Gannets can strike the water at speeds up to 60mph, folding their wings back like arrows. Their colonies are spectacular — and vital indicators of ocean health. #NorthernGannet #Seabirds #UKWildlife 📸: Gannet_RickMorris

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A MARINElife survey in Devon’s Lyme Bay has revealed a new record for Balearic Shearwater – the most threatened seabird to visit the UK regularly. More.. marine-life.org.uk/news/

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🌊 On #WorldOceansDay, we reflect on the vital role oceans play in our planet’s health. At MARINElife, we use science and data to protect marine species and support sustainable seas. Every observation counts. 💙 #MarineConservation #SustainableOceans #MARINElife

May 2025 Marine Wins 🌊 ✅ Global push to ban coastal plastics 🪸 Coral reefs showing regrowth in protected areas 🚁 AI drones reduce illegal fishing 🧑‍🎓 Youth-led action for a #BlueFuture The ocean’s turning a corner. Let’s keep the momentum! #MarineConservation #SustainableSeas

MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham to Dublin 13th May 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Rob Petley-Jones and Dave Shackleton, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: Barrel Jellyfish

MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham to Warrenpoint 8-9 May 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Louise Williams and Tony Marshall, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: Black Guillemot (Library photo: Peter Howlett)

MARINElife Wildlife Ambassador Report Ilfracombe-Lundy - 26th April marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... MARINElife/Lundy WLA Judith Tatem 📸: Harbour Porpoise (Library photo: Peter Howlett)

MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham to Dublin 26th April 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Jon Steele and Tom Hutchinson, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: Arctic Tern (Library photo: Peter Howlett)

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Who Am I Reveal! I am a Grey Mullet! The Flathead Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) can leap right out of the water! They are like nature’s vacuum cleaner, eating algae and organic debris, helping keep water clean and ecosystems healthy. #GreyMullet #FishFacts #OceanLife #WhoAmIReveal

Who Am I! I thrive in both saltwater & freshwater, cruising coastlines and estuaries alike. I’m a bit of a bottom-feeder and I travel in large schools. My name sounds a little like a trendy 80s haircut — business in the front, party in the back! Who Am I! #marineconservation #whoami #marinelife

MARINElife Survey Report DFDS Newcastle to Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) 7-9 April 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Louise Williams and Judith Tatem, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: Fulmar_Peter Howlett

Wildlife Ambassador Report Ilfracombe - Lundy Island - 12th April 2025 MARINElife Lundy Wildlife Ambassador Judith Tatem marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... 📸: SandMartin_PeterHowlett

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MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham to Warrenpoint 3rd - 4th April 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Robin Langdon and Don Ainsworth, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸Black Guillemot_Rob Petley-Jones

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Who Am I Reveal! I am a Puffin! Puffins are expert Fish Carriers – they have special spines on their tongues and the roofs of their mouths, allowing them to carry multiple fish at once. Baby puffins are called pufflings, staying hidden inside burrows for weeks before making their way to the ocean.

Who Am I! I am a small seabird with a colourful beak, sometimes called the “clown of the sea” or the “sea parrot”. I am a fantastic diver, using my wings to “fly” underwater in search of fish. I return to the same burrow every year to nest, often with the same partner. Who Am I! #whoami

Who Am I Reveal! I am an Ocean Sunfish! Also known as Mola Mola, they can lay up to 300 million eggs at once—more than any other vertebrate! Despite their size, they mainly eat jellyfish, and they are often confused for a shark when their large dorsal fin breaks the surface! #marineconservation

Who Am I! I am the heaviest bony fish in the ocean, sometimes weighing over a tonne! My body is almost flat and circular, and I have no real tail—just a strange-looking clavus instead! I love basking on the ocean’s surface, soaking up the sun. Who am I? Check back over the weekend to find out!

MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham - Dublin Saturday 22 March 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Stephen Dunstan and Tony Marshall, Research Surveyors for MARINElife, Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367)

🌊🐬 Happy World Aquatic Animal Day! 🐋🦭 At MARINElife, we’re dedicated to safeguarding marine wildlife through research, conservation, and education. Every sighting & every survey helps to make a difference. #WorldAquaticAnimalDay #ProtectOurOceans #MARINElife

MARINElife Survey Report Dover-Calais - 15th March 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Pat Hatch and Rhys Ap Llwyd Jones, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸Kittiwake_PeterHowlett 📸ManxShearwater_PeterHowlett

Positive Ocean News 🌊 Looking for a splash of ocean optimism? Dive into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas ⬇️ - A thread

An amazing encounter with a pod of 30+ Bottlenose Dolphins during a recent survey! Huge thanks to Condor Ferries for their ongoing support of our volunteer Research & Wildlife Officer programme since 2014! Read more about it here: marine-life.org.uk/survey-report/portsmouth-jersey-survey-15-march

MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham to Dublin 11th March 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Jon Steele and Yvette Best, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: CommonDolpin_PeterHowlett

MARINElife Survey Report CLdN Heysham - Warrenpoint 6th - 7th March 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Rob Petley-Jones and Chris Lumb, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: Gannet_Peter Howlett

Who Am I Reveal! I am a Fulmar! Fulmars are a part of the petrel family. They glide effortlessly over the ocean, using their stiff, straight wings to ride the air currents. #whoamireveal #marineconservation #marinelife #conservation

MARINElife Survey Report Felixstowe - Vlaardingen 6th March 2025 marine-life.org.uk/survey-repor... Pat Hatch and Jeremy Burgess, Research Surveyors for MARINElife (Registered Charity No. 1110884; Registered Company No. 5057367) 📸: HarbourPorpoise_PeterHowlett

Who Am I! I may look like a gull, but I'm actually related to albatrosses! My name sounds gentle, but beware—I can spit foul-smelling oil at predators My tube-shaped nostrils help me remove excess salt from seawater. Check back over the weekend to find out! #whoami #marineconservation #marinelife

🚨We have added new dates and locations to our MARINElife Training Course Schedule for 2025! 🚨 Whether you're passionate about marine conservation or eager to develop your wildlife surveying skills, this is your chance to get involved. marine-life.org.uk/training-courses/