Melissa Hobson
Marine science, conservation and sustainability writer
Recent articles by Melissa Hobson
Diver films astonishing footage of baby sharks growing in Brighton
When Gio Prince found live shark eggs on Brighton Beach, he decided to try and hatch them to give the little critters a second chance at life in the ocean.
The world’s fastest shark and centuries-old giants: Discover 7 shark species found in UK waters
The UK is home to several species of sharks – including the world’s second largest fish.
Fierce battle between seal and enormous sea creature filmed in Dorset
The huge eel – which measured around a metre and a half long – put up a good fight.
"A new era for nature recovery": see "historic moment" beavers are released into wild
Wild beavers have been released into UK waterways, almost 500 years after they were driven to extinction.
"Adorable creatures" seen frolicking in Lincolnshire waterway
Thanks to rewilding efforts, wild otters have taken up residence at a Lincolnshire lodge.
X-rays, blood tests and storm simulations: take a tour of the UK's first-ever turtle rehab centre
Melissa Hobson discovers what it takes to save a life at the UK’s first purpose-built turtle rehabilitation and repatriation centre.
“It’s the first time that it has ever happened” – scientists make vital discovery at seagrass lab in England
Marine researchers have observed seagrass flowering at a lab in Plymouth for the first time – they say understanding how the plants flower in closed conditions could help future restoration efforts.
“Have you ever seen a starfish walk?” Hypnotic footage reveals the animal’s tiny feet
Some starfish can move as quickly as one metre per minute.
Kayaker has "truly mind-blowing encounter" with huge bluefin tuna in Devon
A filmmaker captured the incredible moment the “Formula One Fish” leapt out of the water.
Humpback whales sighted up and down UK coast – should we be worried? Here’s what the experts say
UK beachgoers, boaters and coastal walkers have been treated to a flurry of whale sightings in recent weeks. Are they lost? Should we be worried about them? We talk to the experts to answer all your burning questions...
Ships asked to reduce speed as humpback whale takes up residence in Irish estuary
The unusual sighting has prompted whale experts to ask ships in the Shannon Estuary to reduce their speed to 10 knots to prevent a collision.
Shark found washed up on Brighton beach rescued by quick-thinking scuba diver
Sharks are often disoriented after being caught and released by fishermen and can beach themselves.
Seal pup's adorable reaction as it's released back into wild "pure magic"
Workers at a seal rehabilitation centre on the south coast of England shared the heartwarming moment of freedom.
Strange furry animal with iridescent fringe found washed up on East Sussex beach
The unusual-looking marine worm was filmed at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on the south coast of England.
Huge pod of dolphins stuns English fisherman
The pod of 30 bottlenose dolphins leaped in front of his boat off the Sussex coastline for 15 magical minutes.
Three rescued seal pups filmed "dancing together under the water” before release back into the wild
The juvenile common seal pups have been moved to a ‘deep seal pool’ in East Sussex as their health improves.
Watch the emotional moment a seal pup is born and takes its first few, rather floppy, steps. Fortunately mum is quickly on hand
“This is especially impressive”. Mother seal gives birth with volunteers watching from the cliff edge
“Exceptionally rare” North Atlantic right whale spotted off the coast of Ireland for the first time in 114 years
The critically endangered species hasn’t been confirmed in Irish waters since 1910.
