Shoresearch Volunteer Survey with Coastwise North Devon

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Shoresearch Volunteer Survey with Coastwise North Devon

Location:
Westward Ho! beach, 6A Westbourne Terrace, , Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1LL
Join Coastwise North Devon to take part in the Wildlife Trusts Shoresearch survey, where you can record the species in the intertidal zone and rock pools.

Event details

Meeting point

The top of the Main Slipway, Westbourne Terrace, Westward Ho!

Date

Time
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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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 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

Price

Free

Additional booking information

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

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

Please bring snacks and drinks. There are also shops/café nearby, but there are no facilities on the beach itself.

Survey equipment is supplied.

There is parking in one of the main car parks. Please bring change or phone to pay. There is free parking on Northam Burrows until the Easter Holidays -entrance is at the end of Pebbleridge Road.

There are toilets at the top of the slipway.

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

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

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Mobility

The event will involve walking over slippery rocks.

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Wheelchair access

No
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What to bring

Wellies/sturdy boots are essential and please dress for the weather. Waterproof gloves are a good idea too.

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Parking information

There is parking in one of the main car parks. Please bring change or phone to pay. There is free parking on Northam Burrows until the Easter holidays - entrance is at the end of Pebbleridge Road.
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments

Contact us

Debbie Frazer
Contact number: 07887 926760