Lundy’s seals have started pupping! Assistant Warden Tara McEvoy-Wilding reports that a handful have been observed in some of the sheltered inlets and beaches around the island. She’s being assisted this autumn by volunteer seal recorder Mya Tibbs, who’s noting down where pups are being seen. Visitors who may catch sight of one are asked to notify Mya of their sighting. More news on this once the pupping season is completed (probably towards the end of November). Remember to keep well away from the pups and their lactating mums – take your photos from a distance.

This website was launched on 1^st August 2025. An auspicious day as it also happened to be Marine Protected Areas Day, celebrated by MPAs around the world. A press release was sent out to various agencies, local newspapers and to all those already involved with the MPA.

Thank you for visiting the site!

This is the life! Lundy is such a laid-back place there’s no restrictions on where seals choose to sun themselves. Martin Barrett was amazed to find a young seal had managed to find its way on board his boat’s tender and to stick around long enough to be photographed!

As part of the A Level Geography syllabus this year (2025) for Year 13 students in England (EDUQAS Examination Board), one topic under ‘Global Governance of the Earth’s Oceans’ is ‘Laws and agreements regulating the use of the Earth’s oceans in ways that promote sustainable economic growth and geopolitical stability’.

Of the two options for possible study, Shark Bay in Western Australia is one and the other is the No Take Zone within the Lundy MPA in SW England!

It’s great that our efforts are being recognised and merit international significance.

A shortened version of a documentary film shot at Lundy as part of the Marine Festival in 2022 was selected to be screened at the Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival on 19th April 2025. The 12 minute film, an edited version of the 30 minute Safeguarding Our Seas: Lessons From Lundy, was just one of six Conservation Documentaries to be shown during the 90 minute screening.

The film documents the impact which the No Take Zone has had, since its establishment in 2003, on the population of common lobsters and asks whether this concept could be rolled out elsewhere. Further information about the No Take Zone can be found here; the 12 min. version of the film can be viewed here; the 30 min. version of the film can be viewed here on Youtube.