Whales, dolphins and basking sharks bring 'blue planet’ moments to UK coasts this summer | The Wildlife Trusts (www.wildlifetrusts.org)

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Orcas, Risso's dolphins, basking sharks and sunfish are among the spectacular marine species recently spotted around the coast, as The Wildlife Trusts launches National Marine Week to celebrate and protect the wildlife found in UK waters.

From orcas and Risso’s dolphins to basking sharks and sunfish, remarkable sightings around the coast in recent weeks showcase the rich diversity of marine wildlife found in UK waters as millions of people head to the coast this summer.

The sightings come as The Wildlife Trusts launches National Marine Week (25th July – 9th August), which explores the incredible journeys made by marine wildlife that live in or visit UK waters, and highlights the importance of protecting the connected seas, rivers and oceans these species depend on.

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[-] Gladaed@feddit.org 1 points 1 hour ago

Is this unusual? The writing implies that this would be, but I struggle to believe it.

this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2026

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