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Do you know your turnstone from your sandpiper? 🐦 Receive your free Concise Guide to over 100 species of coastal birds when you become a member this National Marine Week 💙📖 This offer is valid until midnight on Sunday 10th August. Find out more at: durhamwt.com/marine-week-me…

Conservation project to return former North East coalfield areas to nature has reached its first anniversary - with volunteers at the heart of progress. Great to see. DurhamWildlifeTrust Sunderland UK The National Lottery thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25342113.…

Dive into #NationalMarineWeek! 🌊🐬🦈 From rockpool rambles to cetacean searches, there are events happening across our patch to celebrate and protect our seas. Find your marine adventure 💙 👉 durhamwt.com/events

Seagrass meadows are underwater nurseries 🌱 Young fish rely on them for shelter during their early life stages. Healthy seagrass means healthier fish populations and resilient seas. #NationalMarineWeek

A year of natural progress.🌳 As a conservation project to return former coalfield areas to nature reaches its first anniversary, find out how much has been achieved. 👇 durhamwt.com/news/year-natu…

This weekend, why not gather your friends and family for a beach or riverbank clean? 🌊🧹 It’s a great way to enjoy the coast and the outdoors whist caring for marine life. Every piece of litter removed helps protect our ocean and the amazing creatures that call it home 💙

The white-letter hairstreak gets its name from the white lines that form a 'W' shape on its underside. It is an elusive butterfly, spending much of its time in the treetops. This one was photographed at Low Barns Nature Reserve recently. 📷 Rachel Richards

Kelp forests are more than just seaweed 🌱🌊 They provide vital nursery grounds for marine life and help protect our coastlines by reducing wave energy and slowing erosion. Kelp keeps both wildlife and shorelines safe. #NationalMarineWeek

Maerl beds look like rugged pink carpets, but they’re marine habitats that take hundreds of years to form 🪸 Their tangled, twig-like structure makes a perfect home for many sea creatures #NationalMarineWeek

Celebrate National Marine Week (26th-10th Aug) with us! Become a member of Durham Wildlife Trust and receive a FREE Concise Guide to coastal birds or seashore wildlife - the perfect companion for your next beach trip 🦀🐚 durhamwt.com/marine-week-me…

🌊 Discover the hidden life of the seabed in our latest blog 👉 durhamwt.com/blog/thewildli…

What a fin-tastic month July was! Thank you to all of our amazing supporters for your continuing support and welcome to our new members that joined the Trust in July 💚 If you have a love for wildlife and aren't yet a member, you can join today at durhamwt.com/join 🐬

Nature’s underwater city 🪨 Rocky reefs offer a solid surface for seaweeds, anemones, sponges and sea squirts to grow and create crevices where crabs, fish and other species find shelter. #NationalMarineWeek

Not all reefs are coral. Some are made of chalk, a rare and important habitat 🪨 Chalk reefs support seaweeds, sponges, and anemones, and provide shelter for species like tompot blennies and lobsters. #NationalMarineWeek

Join this weekend to receive your free Wildlife Trust Concise Guide to coastal birds or seashore wildlife 🦀 Receive your preferred book along with your membership pack and access to exclusive supporter events 🌿🥾 Find out more at durhamwt.com/marine-week-me…

Stunning details showing on this photograph of a beautiful shield bug.🤎 📷 Paul Cleasby

Thank you for making a splash during #NationalMarineWeek! 🌊💙 Your support helps protect our incredible seas and marine wildlife. Keep the momentum going by adding your voice to help stop bottom trawling in English offshore Marine Protected Areas 👉 action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171084/ac…