National Marine Week

25th July - 9th August 2015 Summer is simply not complete without a visit to the coast... so why not head down to the shore and join us in celebrating UK marine life? This year we're championing dolphins - did you know that several species of dolphin can be spotted from our shores? Take a cliff-top walk, watch sea birds soar and see what else you might spot as you soak up the sounds of the lapping seas.  National Marine Week (25 July - 9 Aug) offers endless opportunities to day-trippers and holiday-makers keen to discover dolphin delights, whilst savouring our shorelines. The first rule of dolphin-watching is to be patient!  It’s best on a calm day, keeping the sun behind you to avoid the glare from the sea.  A disturbance of the water’s surface is often the first sign but look out for large flocks of excited seabirds gathering overhead too; a sure sign there are plenty of fish about.  If you're keen to learn more about our incredible Ocean Giants, please visit our campaign page. What's On? Check out the events your local Trust is running here or visit your local Trust's webpage. Can't make it to the coast? Join us in spirit by following our Living Seas blog or keeping up to date on Twitter. Share your sightings and coastal adventures with us @action4ourseas