Rare 180 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals New ‘Sword Dragon’ Species Friday, October 10, 2025 ichthyosaur fossil jurassic paleontology dorset evolution pliensbachian marine reptile xiphodracon A rare and exceptionally well-preserved fossil of a dolphin-sized prehistoric reptile has been identified as a previously unknown species, now named the “sword dragon.” This remarkable discovery sheds new light on marine … Read More
South West Harbour Fishing Faces Notable Decline Amid Ongoing Challenges Saturday, September 27, 2025 fishing harbour weymouth boats quota environment marine berths fleet leisure Weymouth Harbour is experiencing a marked decline in fishing vessel activity, especially throughout August. Harbour master Ed Carter has attributed this downturn to a combination of factors including tighter catch quotas, … Read More
Man Warned After Using Jet Ski to Disturb Dolphins off Cornwall Coast Thursday, September 4, 2025 dolphins cornwall jet ski wildlife disturbance police marine conservation law safety A man from Cornwall has been issued a police warning after he used his jet ski to deliberately disturb a pod of dolphins swimming in St Austell Bay. The incident, which occurred in June, involved the man approaching the … Read More
Kayakers Rescue Swimmers After Dolphin Incident in Lyme Bay Wednesday, August 20, 2025 kayaking dolphins lymebay rescue swimmers wildlife marine incident safety dolphinsafety Reggie, a dolphin known for frequently visiting Lyme Bay, gained attention earlier this month when he accompanied swimmers on their early morning dips. His playful nature has made him a beloved figure among local water … Read More
Fisherman Reels in Rare Ocean Sunfish Near Cornwall Shoreline Thursday, July 24, 2025 fishing sunfish ocean cornwall mola angling rarecatch wildlife shoreline marine Aaron Meade, a fisherman from Bodmin, Cornwall, experienced a once-in-a-lifetime surprise when he caught a rare ocean sunfish—known scientifically as mola mola—while fishing alone near Padstow. Using gear typically intended … Read More
The Man Who Faces Death by Looking Out to Sea Saturday, June 7, 2025 marine conservation rescue divers bdmlr seal whale devon volunteer advocacy Chris Berry’s commitment to marine life rescue runs deep, shaped by powerful experiences that transformed him from a volunteer into a passionate advocate for marine conservation across the UK. As the Devon Area Coordinator … Read More