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Around our Shores: Brownsea Island, Dorset

Around our ShoresDec 11, 2023

Brownsea Island is also home to a wealth of flora and fauna, including nesting terns, winter bird arrivals, and grazing animals. Two bird hides give fabulous views of the birds on the lagoon and surrounding reedbeds.

Around our Shores: Brean Down, Somerset

Around our ShoresNov 17, 2023

Brean Down is a limestone headland situated near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Many varieties of birds, such as gulls, kestrels, chats and redshanks, can be seen from footpaths crossing its grassy hills.

What is in Sea Water?

BrandsOct 09, 2023

The strength of salt in the water averages around 3.5%, being weaker around ice caps and stronger in land-locked areas. The concentration in the Dead Sea and Red Sea areas for example is much higher, around a whopping 40%.

Lords of the Sea: The Common Cachalot - Sperm Whale

KnowledgeJun 22, 2023

Sperm whales can live up to 75 years and are currently considered a 'vulnerable' species on conservation lists. There were over 2 million Sperm Whales a century ago, but the population has dwindled to less than 250,000 in modern times.

OATA Care Guide: Seahorses and Pipefish

Care SheetsMay 27, 2022

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Both seahorses and pipefish are associated with coral reefs, sea grass beds and lagoons throughout the world’s oceans.

How Deep are our Oceans and Seas? The Caribbean Sea

KnowledgeMar 19, 2022

Without our oceans and seas, there would be no fish. In our regular blog feature we explore the depth, area and volume of Earth's oceans and seas. Here is a run down of the depth and area of the Caribbean Sea.

How Deep are our Oceans and Seas? The Bering Sea

KnowledgeFeb 19, 2022

Without our oceans and seas, there would be no fish. In our regular blog feature we explore the depth, area and volume of Earth's oceans and seas. Here is a run down of the depth and area of the Bering Sea.

How Deep are our Oceans and Seas? The Andaman Sea

KnowledgeFeb 11, 2022

Without our oceans and seas, there would be no fish. In our regular blog feature we explore the depth, area and volume of Earth's oceans and seas. Here is a run down of the depth and area of the Andaman Sea.

How Deep are our Oceans and Seas? The Baltic Sea

KnowledgeJan 26, 2022

Without our oceans and seas, there would be no fish. In our regular blog feature we explore the depth, area and volume of Earth's oceans and seas. Here is a run down of the depth and area of the Baltic Sea.

How Deep are our Oceans and Seas? The Arctic Ocean

KnowledgeJan 24, 2022

Without our oceans and seas, there would be no fish. In our regular blog feature we explore the depth, area and volume of Earth's oceans and seas. Here is a run down of the depth and area of the Arctic ocean.

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