Course: Intertidal Investigations
Kent Wildlife Trust
Learn how to identify marine plants and animals and then carry out an intertidal survey.
The course will begin in the Seaside Museum with an introduction to marine plant and animal identification, and different types of survey methods. This will be followed by practical experience of surveying the variety of life in the habitat zones on the shore - an intertidal shoresearch activity.
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.
The data collected by this project helps experts 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.
A rough plan for the day is as follows:
- 13.30 Registration and Coffee
- 13:45 Indoor session in Seaside Museum
- 14.45 Break (snack will be provided)
- 15:05 Continue Indoor session in Seaside Museum
- 16.20 Low Water – Run intertidal shoresearch activity
- 18:20 Return to Visitor Centre
- 18:30 Review
- 18.45 Close
By the end of the course you should have learned how to identify and record wildlife found in the intertidal zone and be able to contribute to intertidal surveys.
Led by Max Renton, Coastal and Marine Ecologist at Adonis Blue Environmental Consultants
Suitable for complete beginners. Aimed at those with a little knowledge who want to learn more.
Fees apply and booking essential.
The cost of this course is £42.50 per person per day.
Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
About Kent Wildlife Trust
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. We have over 32,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 80 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 3 visitor centres.
We work closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve habitats in the countryside, coast and town for the benefit of the wildlife and people of Kent. We are working towards creating a better, more sustainable and wilder future.
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. We have over 32,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 80 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 3 visitor centres. We work closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve habitats in the countryside, coast and town for the benefit of the wildlife and people of Kent. We are working towards creating a better, more sustainable and wilder future.
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