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
Seal’s Eye View of the North Devon Coast………
During his lively and thoroughly enjoyable talk Rob McIntyre of Sea Kayaking South West took us to sea, along the coast eastwards from Lee, to Porlock Bay, and to Lundy and back. We travelled in the company of his friends
The Atlantic Array Planning Application
The Coastwise committee agreed that, given our objectives and interests, it is appropriate to register as an Interested Party with the Planning Inspectorate for the forthcoming planning investigation. We recognise that there is a range of opinion within the membership,
Biosphere 10th Anniversary BioBlitz….Job Done !
Woolacombe Green at 7.00 am on Saturday 7th Sept saw the BioBlitz village slowly taking shape. Coastwise’s partners included the National Trust, AONB, Devon Wildlife Trust and Lundy Island, and tents and vans were being set up. The Marine Biological
The Coastwise Autumn program is full of interest………..
The programme of talks for October to December has been finalised – download it here
Lovely Lee..ideal for an August Shore Safari
Lee Bay was the venue for Coastwise’s third public Shore Safari of the summer. The weather was lovely and holidaymakers were out to enjoy it. As usual the aquariums, pre-stocked from the rockpools as the tide fell, were very popular
BioBlitz…..Nearly There !
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Clingfilm………..
Mavis and Clive Symons found the eggs of this fine Clingfish (Lepadogester lepadogester), lying on a rock in St.Martin’s Bay, Pembroke, just across the Bristol Channels from Coastwise. The book says "Golden eggs, laid under stones…..", so now we know
Yet More Time off in Looe…BioSpying
Coastwise observers descended on Looe again to learn from the Marine Biological Association/Cornwall Widlife Trust BioBlitz on 23rd and 24th June. We were looking at the management and data capture to learn any lessons for our own Biosphere 10th Anniversary