About the event

Join us at Wembury Marine Centre (PL9 0HP) for this day long session, which will consist of a morning indoor session learning about; the Marine Strandings Network is and how it works; Cetacean (dolphin, whales and porpoise) identification; H&S and how to use our recording forms to gather the vital records we need.

In the afternoon we will head down to the beach to run a simulated dead stranding using life-sized model of a dolphin, porpoise, and seal to train you in recording, health and safety, and retrieval procedures. This will be a fun day, but with a serious purpose.

The training costs £15 and booking is essential as places are limited. At the end of the day, you will complete a registration form to join Devon Wildlife Trust's Marine Strandings Network (MSN) and receive a digital training pack to take home with you.

PLEASE NOTE: This training is for (adult) Devon residents who will volunteer to attend strandings along the South Devon coastline. We will be organising a separate course for Devon residents (19th Oct) wishing to attend strandings along the North Devon coastline.