29 Sep 2026
Isles of Scilly seabed study challenges how UK marine habitats are classified
Photo by Annie Spratt Scientists have carried out an unprecedented assessment of the seabed around the Isles of Scilly, revealing complex mosaics of sediments that support a wide range of habitat-building species. The research, led by the University of Plymouth, suggests that the frameworks used to classify and protect sediment habitats around the UK may […]