The Soggy Biologist

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  • Different seas: My adventures in Scotland

    Earlier this month I was lucky enough to squeeze in another UK dive trip, this time to the wild and wonderful north-west corner of Scotland, to the small fishing village of Kinlochbervie. It’s tucked away just off the famous North Coast 500 route, it’s a place that feels remote, with breathtaking scenery all around. The…

  • Different seas: My adventures to Eyemouth and St Abbs

    Last month, I was fortunate enough to go diving out of Eyemouth. Organised by one of the divers in the club, it was a great opportunity to explore somewhere new, both above and below the water. I spent a few days exploring Northumberland before joining everyone in Eyemouth. What a beautiful place, with stunning wild…

  • City spaces: My adventures in the big smoke

    Last week, I was fortunate enough to travel to the UK for work. My first stop was London, where I attended the Coastal Futures 2025 conference, followed by a visit to Thetford for the British Observatory Council (BOC) AGM. While the focus of these two events was quite different, what I particularly enjoyed was the…

  • Hi, I’m the Soggy Biologist

    My name is Lara, and I’m a marine biologist, conservationist, and photographer based on the Isle of Man. Currently, I work as the marine conservation officer at Manx Wildlife Trust. Whilst some of my posts will reflect the work I do, others will share personal observations and thoughts. From my first sea swim at 2…