Wednesday 2 August 2006, 8pm Â鶹Éç One
From rock pools in Devon to deep sea corals off Scotland, Kate Humble examines the effects of fishing, pollution and climate change on UK marine life and looks at how we can help protect it.
Find out more and get involved
In the programme, Kate joins a beach clean initiative in Goodrington. Find out how you can help with these initiatives and clean up a beach near you.
If you are a qualified sports diver you can take part in Seasearch and help map the UK's coastal marine life.
Take part in a UK-wide rock pooling survey organised by The Marine Life Information Network for Britain and Ireland.
Marine turtles Find out more about these fantastic and ancient creatures and why confusing a plastic bag for a jellyfish can prove fatal.
Safety on the shore
Beachcombing and rockpooling is great fun, but stay safe. The seashore can be a dangerous place with hard rocks and changing tides. Show respect for seashore creatures too - don't disturb seals and seabirds, leave only footprints (not litter) and take home only photographs (not living creatures!).
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Discover the coastal heritage near where you live with an MP3 audio guide
Wild Blue Britain
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Report on the setting of traps to target illegal fishing
ÌýElsewhere on the web
A UK charity dedicated to protecting the marine environment and its wildlife
Studies of the deep waters to the west of Scotland
The latest research on the plight of the seahorse
The Government's vision for our marine environment
The proposal of a "No Take Zone" off Wembury beach in South Devon
An island community campaigning to ensure the welfare of their coastal waters
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