Welcome to Coastwise North Devon

Look below and around the website for Coastwise activities in North Devon which has some of the most spectacular and varied coastal scenery in the country and wonderful seascapes. The coastal and marine life is amongst the richest in the country.

Wild and unspoiled places are interspersed by coastal communities and popular resorts where livelihoods owe much to the coast and sea.

It is the aim of Coastwise, an independent community initiative, to increase understanding of the coast, its wildlife, and its importance to North Devon in the past, present and the future. We do this through sharing knowledge, undertaking conservation activities and projects, and addressing current issues.

There’s lots more, including all the latest pics on Facebook: Link – https://www.facebook.com/groups/563739230330790/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Talks Blogs, some with YouTube links to watch any you missed

The Micro Dimension – come to Mortehoe and experience it for yourself………
On Wednesday 24 August, there will be a free microscope workshop at Mortehoe Village Hall at which members of Coastwise North Devon will share their enthusiasm, experience and microscopes with everyone who drops in. Children…
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Lots going on ! Read all about it in the August newsletter………
Download the August Newsletter (click here) to find out about what’s been happening on the beach and under the microscope. There’s also some news about the broader issues affecting our shores, and what’s coming up…
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Scorching Summer Safari Season ! Don’t just lie on the beach…………
The weather was fine for the Festival shore safari, the 5th safari in our 2011 summer programme. About 40 people assembled at Barricane for 11am, mostly couples and some families with very young children. Jim…
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Popular Saunton Shore Safari finds mice and spiders ! Read more……………………
Overall, this Coastwise event attracted enthusiastic and interested families and there were 70+ visitors attended this event. Many seemed happy exploring in family groups and returning with their ‘catch’ for identification and discussion and there…
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Rare sightings – Jelly Baby triplets in North Devon……..!
Animals were seen in North Devon on Saturday that even television does not show. Visitors to the AONB’s Discovery Day at Combe Martin on 21st May were able to view tiny shore animals down…
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See the fascinating micro marine world…………..
There are thousands, possibly millions of animals on the shore, largely invisible to the naked eye. Many are the vital first link in the marine food chain which is so important to us, but most…
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