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Violet coral
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.
Cold-water coral
Did you know that there are coral reefs in the UK? UK seas are home to some amazing cold-water corals that form reefs on the seabed over 400m deep.
Children and Young People
Learn About Wildlife - 30 Days Wild 2026: Week 3
With June well underway, we’re approaching our third week of the 30 Days Wild challenge. From litter picking to cloud spotting, we’ve covered so much ground already. Now, we’re getting ready for a…
My vocation
Always fascinated by wildlife, Sophie has pursued a career in nature conservation through formal education and traineeships.
She now works as an ecologist, working to conserve Herefordshire’…
New Conservation Initiative Formed to Reverse Decline of Desmoulin’s Whorl Snail
A new conservation partnership between Longleat and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust aims to reverse the decline of the critically rare, two-millimeter Desmoulin’s Whorl Snail. Funded by Natural England,…
Deep-water corals
The skeletons of deep-water corals form mounds that can support over 1,000 species of invertebrates and fish.