Coastwise members are suckers for a good underwater film, and Tom Daguerre (yes, he really is a descendent of the pioneer of photography) definitely obliged. One has to say that the film is really a great deal better than the
(Hydro) Motion Pictures
Sealed with a visit to Coastwise…….
Coastwise members have been keen supporters of the Cornwall Seal Research Trust over the last few years and during their latest visit, Sue Sayer and Rob Wells told the story of Septimus Seal, whose skeleton accompanied them to Barnstaple Library.
Clean Energy Rules the Waves…..
Amy Cartwright from the University of Plymouth Marine Institute updated Coastwise members on the latest research looking at the effects of energy-generation from wave power on the surrounding ecosystems. The Clean Energy From Ocean Waves (CEFOW) project aims to quantify
Natural Capital – Result !
Dr Tara Hoope analysed the 'before' and 'after' survey results from her talk on15th Nov, and the conclusion is that quite a few members changed their view on the topic. Read the full results here.
From foraminifera to poetry via elephant fish……
…..in Coastwise's member's session. These always provides a good variety, but the latest was really eclectic. Stan explained how his curiosity about the composition of sand led to an investigation of local foraminifera, or the tiny cases, or tests, of
Natural Capital, Ecosystem Services, and Other Important Jargon…….
One of Dr Tara Hooper's slides in her talk to Coastwise showed a yellow and black box carrying the message "Warning – Abbreviations and Jargon Ahead". Members need not have worried, because although this is indeed an area full of
Battling for Wildlife and Heritage in Alderney…..
Naturalist and photographer Martin Batt bailed out of a career in banking consultancy and environmental consultancy. After work with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust he became the project manager for the Living Islands Initiative, whose objective was to test the economic
Cephalobod (no, not a typing error)……
The Cephalobod in question is John Rundle (Top R, being attacked by a balloon model), now retired from the Marine Biological Association where he was for many years Head Aquarist, and expert on Cephalopodes, i.e. squid, octopus, nautilus and cuttlefish.
Read All About It……..
The Coastwise August 2018 Newsletter is out – a tribute to Paula Ferris' journalistic skills. This has been a busy year and with the help of the AONB's Coastal Creatures Project there have been Shore Safaris, Surveys, Microscope Workshops and
Bideford’s not all at sea…..it has a well-defined place in marine history !
A local historian gave Coastwise members a comprehensive overview of Bideford’s marine connections, starting with a survey of the estuary with its two ‘pills’, or side valleys. Peter Christie has a long history of civic service to Bideford, in a