Helen Scales
British marine biologist, broadcaster, and writer
Recent articles by Helen Scales
It weighs the same as two grizzly bears and can be aged like a tree – meet the ocean giant that hurtles through UK waters
After being almost wiped out in the 1960s, this incredible marine creature fish is making a comeback
Does the UK have any coral reefs?
Coral reefs don't just belong in the tropics, says Helen Scales
How bluefish tuna returned to UK oceans after 60 years of absence
After more than 60 years, bluefin tuna have been spotted once more in UK waters. Learn more about this sleek turbo-athlete of the ocean.
Starfish guide: UK species, how to identify and where to see
Learn how to identify some of Britain's most common starfish with our spotter's guide.