Take a walk along the coast and help us monitor the effects of
climate change and invasive species on the UK's seaweeds.
Seaweeds are easy to find and occur all around the UK coastline.
There are a staggering 650 seaweed species in the UK, around 7%
of the world’s species, and they play a vital role in the
functioning of the marine environment. Scientists think that the
effects of climate change and the spread of invasive species are
starting to have an effect on where they are found but they need
more information to be sure. This is where you can help.
Identify the seaweeds you spot on the UK's coast and tell us
what you find. This will help researchers from the British
Phycological Society and Natural History Museum to find out what
is happening to our seaweeds. Seaweeds support a wealth of life,
but they may be affected by invasive species or by climate
change. Find out more about the aims of the Big Seaweed Search
and what scientists hope to discover. What exactly are seaweeds
and what are they used for i