CoCoast & 3BW Group Marine Invasive Species Search - Portholland
Date and time
Location
Portholland Beach (meet in the car park)
Portholland PL26 6NA United KingdomDescription
From 23rd - 29th March, the Great British Non-Native Species Secretariat (GBNNSS) are hosting a national Invasive Species Week; you can find more information on this event by clicking here.
Here at Capturing our Coast Southwest, we wanted to add to the search for invasive species in the marine environment, and the Three Bays Wildlife Group are helping us search for Marine Invaders at this specially organised event!
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This Marine Invasive Species Search will be volunteer-led, so if you'd like to go along to help with this search, all attendees must be registered CoCoast volunteers (register at www.capturingourcoast.co.uk).
Please meet at the Portholland Car Park (PL26 6NA) at 11:00, ready to hear down to the shore to start searching!
If you think you might arrive a little late, please meet the group down on the shore.
(The image above shows Colpomenia peregrina - Oyster Thief, taken by Jack Sewell)
If you would like to take a look at our Marine Invaders timed surveys beforehand, please feel free to click here for more information on what you can help us search for.
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Don't forget your wellies, waterproofs, warm clothing, snacks and/or a packed lunch and a pencil!
Although this is a great chance to add to the Marine Invaders dataset, we're keen for everyone to enjoy themselves, get to know each other and gain valuable experience along the way!
If you have any questions in advance of this event, feel free to get in touch: cocoast@mba.ac.uk.
(The image above shows several Crepidula fornicata - Slipper Limpets, taken by Keith Hiscock)
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The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is a learned society of scientists and members in 40 countries, across 5 continents. Its in-depth scientific research into the interconnected marine environment is carried out from its prestigious laboratory HQ in Plymouth, UK. It has Royal Charter status for its world-leading role in marine biology research. Since 1884, the MBA has worked as a voice for the ocean and in the interests of the global marine biological community. The MBA’s advanced knowledge has contributed to the work of several Nobel Laureates and over 170 Fellows of the Royal Society.
Discover more: www.mba.ac.uk
The MBA has membership categories to suit everyone, so if you would like to support marine biological research and education and become part of the marine biological community JOIN NOW.
The MBA also run several major training courses and events, details of which can be viewed on our events calendar .