Did you know that British Seas can give African wildlife’s Big Five a run for their money? Think Basking Shark, Killer Whale, Fin Whale, Sun Fish and perhaps surprisingly the Bootlace Worm – stretching up to an amazing 55m. All
Hedgehogs in the sea near Woolacombe…..
Well, not exactly hedgehogs, but hedgehog skins to be precise. This is the translation of the Latin name Echinoderm which covers starfish and sea urchins. Coastwise heard all about this group of animals, which is so distinctive that it occupies
Coastwise’s Brilliant Spring 2014 Programme………..
"Well done !" to the programme organisers. The Spring 2014 programme is full of interest and authoritative speakers. Everything from wetlands bird surveys to marine biodiversity, with topics such as fish biology, shoreline species affected by climate change, and scallops
A busy year for Coastwise…Chairs’ Report……..
Although the BioBlitz was the highlight of the year and occupied a lot on Coastwise time and effort, members did a lot of other things. Read all about in the Chairs’ report on 2013.
Icebergs seen in North Devon Recently……….
John Walters knows some disgusting insects…..
John Walters is a naturalist, artist and author based in South-West Dartmoor. He’s talked to us before and received a great reception, so there was no hesitation in asking him back with a new topic about (mainly) insect life. As
Sue’s Seals Steal the Scene….
When you greet your partner or an old friend, you may give them a kiss…..unless you happen to be a seal, when you will smell their ears ! This was one of the strange and interesting facts that Coastwise
Marine Conservation with the Devon and Severn IFCA…..
She may have kept the best for last (measuring a snail’s sexy bits) but Sara Clark’s talk was just as interesting throughout. As Principal Environment Officer for Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, hers is a key position
Clocking Hockings………….
Hockings ice cream has been an integral part of beach trips for so many Coastwise members that we invited Geoff Hocking to come and tell us the story of his family’s ice cream business in Appledore. We were not disappointed,
Montagu – much more than just a Harrier and a Blenny……..
Despite giving his name to the Montagu’s Harrier, sundry molluscs and marine animals, including the charming Montagu’s Blenny, the work of naturalist George Montagu (1753-1815), much admired by his nineteenth century peers, is largely overlooked today. In a wide ranging