Sea life
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| 18:37 UK time, Monday, 8 June 2009
It's easy to forget that there's as much biodiversity under the sea as on land. But the UK's sea life faces an uncertain future unless it is protected. And that's where you can help.
In 2008 the Government published a draft Marine Bill that proposed the creation of Marine Conservation Zones. This bill is currently going through the House of Commons and is expected to be passed by the end of the year. Scotland also has its own Marine Bill. There's lots more information on the issues facing our marine life on the Autumnwatch website.
Your Seas Your Voice
You can get involved in this by nominating sites you would like to be considered as a reserve. As the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says: "Whether you're a diver or a dog walker, a fisherman, a surfer or someone who just enjoys a day out with the family on the beach, you all have the sea in common and your voice is important."
To propose a site visit the MCS's Your Seas Your Voice website and tell them which area you'd like protected and why. The information you give will be collated and passed onto the Government.
Seahorses
In Autumnwatch I went diving beneath the waters at Studland Bay to look for seahorses. The Seahorse Trust would know like your help. Have you see any seahorses? Would you like to get involved with their survey? The Trust needs as much information as possible, so every little bit helps.
Basking sharks
Reports have been seen along the west coast of the UK this spring. For more information go to the Basking Shark Project's website.
If you'd like to make the most of your marine activities this year, The Wildlife Trusts have made this guide to the species you could be lucky enough to encounter on your adventures.
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save the sea life P.S i think spring watch is great!
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On mondays feature on rock pools a hermit crab appeared to remove a conch from its shell, then take residence in it. Did this happen or was it my imagination?
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I can't wait to go down to Cornwall in the summer!!
Im gonna try and go snorkling at LEAST once a day! I love looking at all the different sealife.
I once sponsored a lobster and called it Norbert :P Don't know why...
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hi cuckoosarescum, it didn't remove the conch, it just went into its shell.
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im moving to cornwall next month i hope to be doing mybit for marine conservation 2
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Last year while on holiday in Jersey I came across a live Sea horse on Plemont beach. I very quickly placed it in a deep rock pool, and was delighted to see it move so gracefully and was unharmed and healthy. I am off to Jersey again next month and will checking out the marine life in all the glorious rock pools again.
I wish springwatch was on everynight. I also love the after show. Remember to press the red button.
Diane and Mel.
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Took part in my first Seasearch dive last week, off the Kent coast. Great fun, fascinating to see 'what's out there' and it's a priviledge being able to contribute to marine conservation.
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Digital Cameras
Wonders Under Water
I cannot capture the true detail of the underwater world.
I'd like to share my experience of diving but I fail to take high definition digital photographs - I'd love to know of any recommendations from viewers.
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