SEAsonal surveys: PSNMP shoresearch walkover surveys

Join Plymouth Sound National Marine Park rangers and volunteers to undertake The Wildlife Trusts' national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore; Shoresearch. We will be using the walkover methodology quarterly to help monitor the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species in three key sites around Plymouth Sound. 

This event is aimed at those with an interest and some experience in intertidal marine life identification and familiarity of quadrat surveying. These surveys will involve walking over slippery rocks, and in - out of rockpools and water so wellies/sturdy boots with solid grip are essential and please dress for the unpredictable weather. We will bring hot drinks and biscuits for all! 

For the summer we will be undertaking a much more involved quadrat survey, which will last longer but yield more detailed data.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time so we can sign in and brief everyone. The terrain is often tricky to navigate and very rocky, so suitable footwear must be worn.

Survey Dates and Locations:

Winter: 4th February 1300 -1500 Mt. Batten beach, bottom of the steps W3W///wiped.cotton.panic

Spring: 3rd April 1330 - 1530 Mt. Batten beach, bottom of the steps W3W///wiped.cotton.panic survey + EASTER EGG case hunt

Bonus: UOP Discovery week offer 28th May 1000 -1130 Firestone Bay, top of the steps W3W///tiger.gained.windy (closed group)

Summer (National Marine Week):   31st July 1200 - 1600 Wembury Beach, Wembur marine centre, W3W///scuba.glares.wager  Quadrat survey- some experience ideal                          

Autumn: 11th October 1200-1400 Cremyll ferry Mt. Edgcumbe landing W3W///green.daily.formal