This blog gives you a glimpse into what it's like to participate in a Green Ormer survey with the AWT. Being a marine volunteer is more than just data collection; it's about resilience,…

Autumn is a fantastic time to explore fungi! Although Alderney is a small island, it boasts a diversity of fungi. Below is a list of species that AWT team members and volunteers have identified…

Camille, a former AWT volunteer, returned to Alderney, her favourite island, for her annual holiday. Drawn by Alderney’s unique history, rich biodiversity, and warm community, she shares her…

It’s Sea Slug Day so let’s dive into the world of these shell-less marine molluscs.

Ever wondered what lies beneath the rocks on Alderney's shores? My first crab survey with the Alderney Wildlife Trust (AWT) was a fun adventure!

Alderney's Wildlife Week, held from May 27th to June 2nd, was a whirlwind of discovery despite a touch of bad weather. While the Wild about Birds walk was cancelled due to poor weather, the…

Fraser Coleman, a Marine Biology student at the University of Exeter, shares his experience as a work placement student with the Alderney Wildlife Trust (April 8th-13th, 2024). Read about his…

AWT and volunteers conducted the 6th Big Channel Islands Beach Clean at Clonque Bay, Platte Saline beach, Longis and Burhou on 10th and 11th March. The total trash collected weighed 66kg,…

The Alderney Wetland Bird Survey, conducted by AWT on March 10th, 2024, recorded various waterbird species across Alderney's bays and beaches. Highlights of the survey included sightings of…

Research conducted in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean has revealed that corals located near islands with flourishing seabird populations thrive significantly better compared to those in…