Shoresearch Volunteer Survey with Coastwise North Devon at Combesgate, North Devon
Event details
Meeting point
At the top of the steps GPS 51.17795 -4.21162Date
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 Coastwise North Devon.
Booking
Phone number
07887 926760Price
FreeAdditional 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.There is no wheelchair access and access to the beach is via a long, steep flight of steps
Dogs are allowed on the beach but we ask people doing the survey not to bring dogs please.
Please bring lunch and drinks. There are also shops/café nearby. If you stay on the beach there are no facilities there.
Survey equipment is supplied.
There is parking along the road or in one of the main car parks. Please bring change or phone to pay.
There are toilets across the road from the top of the steps.
Suitable for
Adults, Experts, BeginnersKnow before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed on the beach but we ask people doing the survey not to bring dogs please.