Join Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wembury Marine Centre for a Shoresearch Survey

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore, the exciting world of extremes where the sea meets the land. It’s a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat.

You will be trained to identify and record the marine life found on our local shores. The data collected by this project helps The Wildlife Trusts to monitor our fragile sea life and better understand the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species.

Shoresearch data has been key to designating many of our Marine Conservation Zones. For more information on the project, visit Shoresearch.

Important booking information

• • Free event (donations to Devon Wildlife Trust welcome)
  • Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
  • This event is weather dependent, so please check your emails the day before in case of cancellation

Know before you go

• Suitability
  • This event is aimed mainly at those with an interest in intertidal marine life identification and surveying.
• Dogs
  • No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September
  • Although assistance dogs are allowed year round, the nature of the rocky terrain may make it unsafe for dogs
• What to bring
  • Please wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
  • Wear wellies/sturdy boots – rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled, waterproof footwear with good grip is essential.
• Accessibility
  • The event takes place on the rocky foreshore at Wembury Beach.
  • There are steep unguarded edges along the coast.
  • You should expect to be walking 0.5km over slippery, seaweed-covered rocks and other uneven ground.
  • Please note, this activity may not be suitable for those with a mobility impairment
  • Instruction s provided verbally by a group leader in English within an outdoor setting where there may be background noise (wind or rain). Printed copies of some information can be made available with advance notice. The event takes place in a popular public place but is not usually crowded. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants. Noise cancelling ear muffs can only be used if the attendee has someone with them who is able to listen and interpret the instructions for them.
• Wheelchair access
  • No wheelchair access to beach
•  Parking
  • Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
• Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Shop
  • Cafe/refreshments
  • Picnic area
  • Disabled parking
  • Accessible toilet
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Bicycle parking

Meeting point

• Wembury Marine Centre
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• Aim to arrive just before the event start time