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The Conservation of Seals Act 1970 prohibits the killing / taking of seals by certain methods and during close seasons. Natural Resources Wales can grant licences for specified purposes so you can stay within the law.

27 Sep 2017

You don’t need to visit a tropical sea to meet lots of colourful and amazing species, the seas around Wales have it all.

09 Oct 2017

Autumn. The time of year when white-coated grey seal pups are born....But seeing them is challenging. These shy creatures usually inhabit remote parts of our coastline, far away from people.

07 Nov 2014

Playful seals have gotten up close and personal with officers from Natural Resources Wales in the seas around Skomer Island.

09 Apr 2015

The grey seal is one of Wales’ most charismatic wild animals with a reputation of being playful and friendly.

Find out about how our seas and their habitats and species are protected.

Find out which areas of land and seas around Wales are protected, how they are managed, and what you need to do if you are a land owner or occupier.

Find out how Skomer's wildlife is protected.

Find out which areas of land and seas around Wales are protected, how they are managed, and what you need to do if you are a land owner or occupier

19 Jan 2016)

Find out which areas of land and seas around Wales have been identified of European and international importance.

22 Jan 2014

A new warning system is being developed that could reduce the damage caused to Welsh marine industries and native wildlife by non-native or ‘alien’ creatures in coastal waters.

Under UK legislation, shrews and hedgehogs are protected from certain methods of killing / taking. Hazel dormice and water voles are protected but dealt with separately. We grant licences so you can work within the law.

Unique area of water with underwater seascapes rich in marine plant and animal life just off the coast of Pembrokeshire

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, amongst others, gives legal protection to hundreds of plant and animal species found in the UK. You can obtain a licence from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to avoid committing an offence.

Guidance to help you with marine and coastal project, development and activities

Natural Resources Wales has four principal roles to play in implementing the SEA, EIA or HRA Directives, Regulations and processes:

01 Jun 2016

Clean bathing waters are important for the economy, for our coastal communities and for wildlife in our seas.