World  Ocean Day 2025:  Seashore Safari - Louisa Bay, Broadstairs

'Not-for profit' project for marine conservation in North East Kent Marine Protected Area  /  Kent

Thanet Coast Project

Explore Thanet's chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool life on World Ocean Day - in this special event

IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT is a one-off special event for WORLD OCEAN DAY 2025 Join the SEASHORE SAFARI to explore the marine life of the Thanet Coast! Discover the hidden wonders of the chalk reef and rock pools, from crabs and shrimps to colorful seaweeds and fish. The Thanet Coast is part of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area, renowned for its diverse marine life and habitats along the longest stretch of coastal chalk in the country. This 2-hour event is perfect for families with children aged 4 to 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout. These events are organized with the help of dedicated volunteers from the Thanet Coast Project and rely on donations to continue. FOOTWEAR &amp; CLOTHING: You will require sturdy footwear for walking in rockpools and on the rocky shore (eg wetshoes, or wellies). The walking terrain will be both uneven, wet and slippery - so great care is required. Please wear clothing to suit the coastal weather condition on the day (raincoat/windproof - for rain/wind; layers to keep warm, if it is cold; or suntan lotion/hat/cover up to avoid sunburn, if sunny!)WHAT ELSE TO BRING: (A) Bring your own container (bucket, or a white old empty ice cream tub is suitable) to temporary observe shore life and then return. A plastic sieve may also be useful for catching swimming life. There will be some tubs &amp; sieves available. (B) Bring a pencil to tick the shore life as you find it - and a small booklet will be provided for this. (C) Bring your own refreshments for enjoying on the beach after the event.ROCKPOOL CODE: Remember when on the shore you are in the marine animal's home - so please treat all living life with great care! You can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2464044100553794" title="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2464044100553794" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">watch this rockpooling guidance video</a> beforehand, and read &amp; follow the<a href="http://thanetcoast.org.uk/media/4201089/2019-Rockpooling-Advice.pdf" title="http://thanetcoast.org.uk/media/4201089/2019-Rockpooling-Advice.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> rockpool code</a>. Please wash your hands after the activity, &amp; before eating food.Other advice: <a href="http://thanetcoast.org.uk/factfile/thanet-coastal-codes/" title="http://thanetcoast.org.uk/factfile/thanet-coastal-codes/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thanet Coastal Codes</a>; Thanet '<a href="https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/thanet-beaches-and-coast-public-space-protection-order-pspo-2021/" title="https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/thanet-beaches-and-coast-public-space-protection-order-pspo-2021/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beaches and Coast Public Space Protection Order</a>' (PSPO) supported by a <a href="https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/beach-and-coast-pspo-code-of-conduct/" title="https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/beach-and-coast-pspo-code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">code of conduct</a>; &amp; <a href="https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/dogs-and-our-beaches/" title="https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/dogs-and-our-beaches/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">dogs on beaches</a>; and the latest <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/" title="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">public health advice</a>. BOOKINGS - PLEASE NOTE : ONE BOOKING TICKET will cover UP TO 4 CHILDREN/ADULTS PER TICKET in a family, group or team.DONATIONS: A suggested donation of £3pp is welcome. You can donate for UP TO 4 CHILDREN/ADULTS on this family/group ticket booking. Please help contribute to the 'not-for-profit' Thanet Coast Project - by making a donation, or bring some spare change on the day (If you have more than 4 children, please do make 2 bookings, or let us know at: thanet.coast@thanet.gov.uk )TIME &amp; LOCATION● Sunday 8 June, 4pm (2hrs) - Louisa Bay, Broadstairs (CT10 1QE).Meet: On the beach ALSO:<ul><li>11am to 3pm, the Thanet Coast Project will have a stand in Broadstairs Harbour for World Ocean Day - so please do come along and talk to the volunteers about our coast!</li></ul>

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