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The chalk cliffs from Filey to Bridlington host one of the largest mainland puffin colonies in the UK. Photo courtesy of Mark Caunt/Shutterstock.

Popular puffin festival is set to return this summer for seventh year

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

Many seabirds – including the seabird colonies at RSPB Bempton Cliffs – rely on sand eels to feed their chicks. Photo courtesy of RSPB/Chrys Mellor

RSPB celebrates after challenge to ban North Sea sand eel fishing is dismissed

Beth Thompon counting seals on the beach (c) Cate Holborn Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

A Surprise Visitor from Germany: Seal 2895 Makes Waves on Yorkshire’s Coast

Furbellow and Co sell lobster bottle openers in aid of Whitby's Lobster Hatchery. Pictured - Mark and Ceri promote the charity bottle openers. picture: Richard Ponter

Whitby's Furbellow & Co raises almost £2,000 for lobster hatchery

Plastic nurdles identified on the shore - Image: Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Plastic nurdles wash up on shoreline following North Sea vessel collision

SOLONG pictured on 11 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)

Update issued following tanker collision off Yorkshire Coast

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

The Whitby Boxing Day dippers present a cheque to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Whitby Boxing Day dippers' effort raise vital cash for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Fire and rescue services attend after a collision between oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the cargo vessel MV Solong off the coast of the Humber Estuary. Photo by Lee Whitaker/Getty Images

Tanker collision: calls for ‘huge efforts’ to mitigate environmental impacts

Head Aquarist Bryony feeding some of the residents at Whitby Marine Discovery Centre.

Whitby Marine Discovery Centre announces daily talks, all-day tickets & new annu...

New for February half-term, Whitby Marine Discovery Centre is introducing daily talks, alongside the new 'return as many times as you like' all-day ticket, and annual passes, making it easier than ever for visitors to learn more about the wonders of the North Sea and marine conservation.

Jaclyn Goddard

The unveiling of the new hi-tech solar panels on the roof of SEA LIFE Centre.

IN PICTURES: Scarborough SEA LIFE centre unveils new roof to help reduce energy ...

Atlantic puffin Fratercula arctica, adult with sandeels, Skomer Island, Wales.

RSPB hopes EU challenge over sandeel fisheries ban is withdrawn

Solar panel installation at SEALIFE Scarborough

Team who installed solar panels at Scarborough SEALIFE share images from job

Hatchery Technician Joe Moody shows school children some very young juvenile lobsters.

Whitby Marine Discovery Centre celebrates a successful first year

Participants having fun on South Bay at Scarborough's New Year Dip

22 photos of people taking the plunge at Scarborough's New Year's Day Dip

Whitby Lobster Hatchery - juvenile release at Runswick Bay.

Offshore wind farms extend support for Whitby Lobster Hatchery

Cracking images from Whitby's Boxing Day dip.

IN PICTURES: All the fun of Whitby's Boxing Day dip 2024

Racing into the North Sea at Whitby Boxing Day dip 2023. picture: Brian Murfield

Whitby Boxing Day dip is back - with Bangers and Cash TV star involved

Leaping sharks at the 2024 New Year's Day Dip

Scarborough Lions’ invitation to fundraisers to join annual New Year’s Day Dip

View from the bottom of a storage tank.

Yorkshire Water £3m investment in effort to improve water quality at Bempton

A number of flood alerts and warnings are in place early Saturday (October 19) morning. Photo: Richard Ponter.

Flood warnings and alerts issued for Bridlington and Whitby

An Amber flood alert will be in place in Bridlington from 6:30pm until 8:30pm this evening. Photo courtesy of Christian Brash.

Flood alert issued for Bridlington- Here’s what you need to know

The flood alert will be in place from 6pm til 9pm tonight. Photo: Richard Ponter.

Flood alert affecting Whitby, Scarborough and Filey issued by Environment Agency

A flood alert affecting Bridlington will be in place from 4:30pm this afternoon (September 30) until 9:30pm tonight. Photo courtesy of Christian Brash.

Flood alert issued for Bridlington today- Here’s what you need to know

Puddles and rain drops.

New flood alerts issued for North Sea coastline from Whitby to Staithes

Police have issued a warning to motorists as driving rain lashes North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police warning to motorists as driving rain sweeps county

Skipsea Village Hall. Photo: Google Maps.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm invites East Yorkshire residents to have their say

Residents in this area are being invited to have their say in the coming weeks on a potential fourth phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, Dogger Bank D.

Claudia Bowes

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21 dazzling photos of the Northern Lights illuminating the Yorkshire coast

Rare tropical sunfish spotted off Yorkshire coast

Rare tropical sunfish shown swimming off Yorkshire coast

Striking footage shows a decommissioned oil rig being demolished with a controlled explosion, at Kishorn Port Limited's dry dock facility in Strathcarron, Wester Ross, Scotland

Watch dramatic moment oil rig is blown up in controlled explosion

Earlier this month, dead marine life was discovered along the coastline from Hartlepool to Whitby

Dead marine life discovered along coastline raises alarm among conservationists

Yorkshire Water will begin engineering work on May 28

Yorkshire Water to begin work to reduce discharges into North Sea in Scarborough

Offshore wind farm

Going Green: Scotland leading the way with green energy

Whitby Bandstand is hosting a National Fishing Day remembrance service.

Whitby Bandstand to host first ever National Fishing Remembrance Day service

Flood warnings are in place across the Yorkshire coast due to strong winds, rainfall and spring tides. Phot: Richard Ponter

Flood warnings issued for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Whitby Marine Discovery Centre on Pier Road.

Whitby Marine Discovery Centre gets £99,000 for new engagement programme

A flood warning sign lies in the water following heavy rain. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / Getty Images)

Residents urged ‘stay away from beaches as flood warnings issued for Yorkshire

On reflection, it looks sensational

New public sculpture by Paul Morrison unveiled in Scarborough Harbour

Interior of the Old Guard House at Goldsborough, near Whitby.

Ex-RAF radar site converted into luxury home near Whitby shortlisted for awards

Kelly Jones Picture: James D Kelly

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on the process of creating new solo album

Made from water-jet cut stainless steel, the newly-commissioned work, entitled Sea Oak, will be installed in Scarborough Harbour, overlooking the North Sea.

Seaweed Sculpture in Scarborough to be unveiled to the public next week

Wind farm. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can learn from countries reducing pollution

Thomas Carr @ The Coast

Scarborough restaurant listed in Michelin Guide

A number of flooding warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency for the Yorkshire Coast including areas of Scarborough and Bridlington. Photo: Richard Ponter.

Flood warnings and alerts issued for Scarborough and Bridlington

A number of flood warnings and alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency for the Yorkshire Coast, including areas of Scarborough and Bridlington.

Claudia Bowes

Joe Redfern at the Whitby Lobster Hatchery & Marine Discovery Centre. picture by Tony Johnson.

How Whitby fishermen and women can explore maritime attraction for free

Scarborough New Year's Day Dip 2024

IN PICTURES: 22 photos from a colourful New Year's Day Dip 2024

Dozens of brave people will face the ice cold North Sea in a bid to raise funds for charity on New Years Day, as per annual tradition.

Here's everything you need to know about Scarborough's annual New Year's Day Dip

Foreshore road and Sandside in Scarborough are the most at risk areas for flooding on the Yorkshire coast. Photo: Richard Ponter.

Flood warnings and alert issued for Scarborough and Whitby

Brave souls ran into the North Sea in Bridlington for the annual Boxing Day tradition. Photo taken from video submitted by Steve White.

Bridlington's Boxing Day Dip brought brave crowds for a chilly dash into the sea

All the fun of Whitby's Boxing Day dip.

IN PICTURES: Whitby Boxing Day dip draws huge crowds to beach

Some of the Boxing Day dippers in Whitby get ready to run into the sea. picture: Brian Murfield

WATCH: Whitby's Boxing Day dippers dash into North Sea for charity

Once again, those individuals emboldened enough to brave the chilly North Sea for charity on New Year’s Day, are invited by Scarborough Lions to register for their annual fund-raising dip on the South Bay beach.

Scarborough Lions calling for New Year's Day dippers

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust said seabirds such as kittiwakes are rapidly declining in numbers. Picture by Simon Hulme

Wildlife Trust starts 'Give Seas a Chance' campaign

Whitby Lobster Hatchery trustees.

Whitby Lobster Hatchery seeks secretary to join trustee board

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