Data Logger & Intertidal Bioblitz - Lower Largo

Join us for a special day of coastal discovery at the Firth of Forth! This event marks an exciting step forward in our environmental monitoring and citizen science efforts.

We’re thrilled to share that following a recent visit from Rui Seabra, co-leader of the CCTBON (Climate Change in the Transatlantic Biodiversity Observation Network) research project, we’ve successfully installed temperature data loggers along our shorelines. These loggers will help us monitor long-term changes in coastal temperatures, contributing to a growing Atlantic-wide climate monitoring network.

We’re delighted that, thanks to support from the ELGOL Fund for Nature, we’re now part of a collaborative international effort to collect crucial data about our changing oceans — and we’d love for you to be part of it!

📍 What to expect:

• A brief introduction to the CCTBON project and our new data loggers
• Demonstrations on how we collect and retrieve data
• A hands-on Intertidal Bioblitz, where we’ll explore and document the amazing biodiversity living on the shores of the Firth of Forth

Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the ocean, come along and get involved!

The CCTBON project (https://www.coastalwarming.com/cctbon)

No previous knowledge or experience is necessary to take part in this event.

This activity is suitable for all ages, as long as there is adult supervision. Booking is essential. Please book tickets for children as well as adults.

Where

We will be meeting in Lower Largo Carpark on the 6th August at 08:00am. We anticipate this event finishing by 09:00am.

Parking at Lower Largo beach car park.

Google Map details:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9S4p5JD3PNXqJ9MXA - Meeting point is only a short walk down to the start of the causeway.

Important Information

We will be outside for this session please come prepared for the weather, this event will be in the intertidal zone. We recommend you wear warm waterproof layers of clothing and wellies. Please bring any medications you may need.

In the case of bad weather we may need to cancel this event. Please check your emails prior to the event for any last minute updates due to poor weather. If you have any questions or for more information please contact charlotte@edinburghshoreline.org.uk