At last we had a sunny day for a public shore safari on 5th August when more than a dozen Coastwise members were joined by as many enthusiastic families for an exploration of the rock-pools at Lee Bay. Half a
Public duty and private pleasure…….
Citizen Science Surveys Shores…….
The Shore Thing is an initiative of the Marine Biological Association, working with schools and community groups around the British Isles to collect information on rocky sea shore life. It consists of a structured survey with quadrats along transects to
What’s at Ho? Identifying the species……
Twenty members of Coastwise took part in the monitoring session at Westward Ho! beach on 5th July. We split into two groups to conduct shore counts from the upper to lower shore, using our own version of the wildlife trusts
This Summer…..Bioblitz time !
Later this year Coastwise will be staging a Bioblitz as part of the AONB's Coastal Creatures project – 17th September at Croyde. Although we have experience of running a very successful major event in 2012, it's always good to limber
First Safari of Summer – Just Right
The first Coastwise public shore safari of the season was at Barricane Bay, Woolacombe on 5th June. The weather was pleasantly cool, during a spell of otherwise hot sunny weather, which attracted just the right number of small family groups
No Barricane Blues for Coastwise…..
A seashore survey had been scheduled for Friday 22nd April at Barricane Beach, Woolacombe, and, despite the "heavy rain" forecast, twelve stalwarts turned out to enjoy the very low tide. In the event, there was no heavy rain, and members
Wonderful Wild West……
Coastwise members regularly make a visit to “foreign” shores, organised by Mavis Symons and under the guidance of marine experts Trudy Russell and Jason Birt. This year over 20 of us went to beaches to the west of Padstow, Porth
Stern Story ?………….
Old friend of Coastwise and film maker Jo Stewart-Smith gave members what she called the "Back Story to the Boat Stories", so she clearly meant Stern Stories…..I think. With the help of EU funding via the FLAG scheme she was
Low Life at LoveLee Bay……
What a difference a day makes ! After the storms of the 9th March, the weather was on its best behaviour for the Coastwise field trip to Lee Bay on the following day. The low tide (0.2m, with high atmospheric
Local Boy Makes Good (and returns)……
Coastwise welcomed back its old friend Dr Keith Hiscock. Keith was born in Ilfracombe, where he developed the love of marine biology that has defined his life. Now retired (in a sense), he's a sort of Emeritus Celebrity Professor at