Welcome to Pen Llŷn a’r Sarnau

Special Conservation Area (SAC)

Here you can learn about Pen Llŷn a’r Sarnau: where it is, why it’s being protected, why it’s such a special place and lots more! You can also learn how you may be able to help, from little changes in your everyday life, keeping a record of some of the things that you see, or how about joining in at one of our events?

We also aim to keep you updated as to what’s happening at the site, keep a look out for the latest news across our social media sites and in our magazine O Dan y Don!

Pen Lyn Welsh Map

Background

The seas around Wales are full of colourful and exciting creatures. They are so important in fact that much of the Welsh coastline has now been designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). One of these SACs is Pen Llŷn a’r Sarnau.

Getting Involved

Would you like to get involved in helping to protect your local marine environment? There are many ways that you can, from small changes in you day-to-day life that can have a hugely positive impact on our environment to becoming more actively involved by joining in events and projects about our marine wildlife. 

Latest Projects

Natur am Byth!
Natur am Byth! is Wales’ flagship project, a partnership of nine environmental charities with Natural Resources Wales that will protect endangered species and reconnect the public with their natural heritage.
Seagrass Ocean Rescue
A new project looking to restore seagrass in North Wales! Restoration sites are yet to be determined, and this is where we would like your help to collaboratively identify the most appropriate locations and we'd also love to find out how you would like to get involved.
Bardsey Marine Mammal Project
Bardsey Island lies at the heart of a key area for marine mammals. The surrounding waters are regularly used by harbour porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, Risso’s Dolphins, common dolphins and Minke whales.
Marine Code
This project has developed and implemented a Marine Code to reduce disturbance to marine mammals and birds.
PLAS Biosecurity Plan
This project hopes to develop a biosecurity plan for the PLAS SAC and inform effective biosecurity planning for the whole of Wales.
Living Coasts Living Seas
The Living Coasts – Living Seas was an Interreg IIIA funded project, working in partnership between Gwynedd Council and Fingal County Council in Ireland. The aim of the project was to raise awareness of marine conservation, and share ideas.

View our latest magazine

© Pen Llŷn a'r Sarnau | Site design boxjelly

01286 679495