Shoresearch Volunteer Survey with Coastwise North Devon at Westward Ho! Beach North Devon

Shoresearch Volunteer Survey with Coastwise North Devon at Westward Ho! Beach North Devon

Location:
Westward Ho! beach, Westbourne Terrace, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1HN
Join Coastwise North Devon to take part in the Wildlife Trusts' Shoresearch survey to record what is in the intertidal zone and rock pools.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the slipway in Westward Ho! at the end of Westbourne Terrace off of Golf Links Road.

Date

Time
1:30pm - 3:30pm
A static map of Shoresearch Volunteer Survey with Coastwise North Devon at Westward Ho! Beach  North Devon

About the event

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts' national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore, the exciting world of extremes where the sea meets the land. It's a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat. You will be supported to identify and record the marine life found on our local shores. The data collected by this project helps The Wildlife Trusts to monitor our fragile sea life and better understand the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species. Shoresearch data has been key to designating many of our Marine Conservation Zones.

We will be doing a walkover survey photographing and recording what we find. We work in small groups learning from each other and experts in the group.

Please note, this event is aimed mainly at those with an interest in intertidal marine life identification and surveying.

Please check if you have any doubts about the weather, the events are usually cancelled if there is a yellow weather warning in force. Please see contact details below and Facebook

Booking

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Dogs are allowed on the beach but we ask people doing the survey not to bring dogs please

Mobility

The event will involve walking over slippery rocks, so wellies/sturdy boots are essential and please dress for the weather. Waterproof gloves are a good idea too

What to bring

Please bring snacks and drinks. There are also shops/café nearby . If you stay on the beach there are no facilities there. 

Survey equipment is supplied.

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Parking information

There is parking in one of the main car parks. Please bring change or phone to pay
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet

Contact us

Debbie Frazer
Contact number: 07887 926760