……with lots of new projects delivering or starting, as Andy Bell, the Biosphere Coordinator and Chief Executive of the North Devon Biosphere Foundation, told Coastwise members. Andy explained that the purpose of the 714 Biospheres round the world is to
……….in areas run by the National Trust is something that all Coastwise members do. To help us understand more of what goes on behind the scenes, Lead Beach Ranger at Croyde Holly Robertson and Assistant Ranger Fraser Goodfellow from Woolacombe
……….for Coastwise, and the real thing's just round the corner ! The Spring series of talks and meetings starts on Thursday 13th January. It aims to have a local focus, and, now that we're getting through the worst of the
…..definitely yes, according to Dr Louise Firth of the University of Plymouth (not to mention Charles Darwin, of course). Louise was referring to the marine Sabellaria alveolata worms and their reef-building, and gave Coastwise members a very informative view of
…are under threat, as expert birder and author Tim Jones spelt out to Coastwise members. He has extensive knowledge of the WeBS surveys of the Taw and Torridge Estuaries, and used the data to show how many birds we get
…..about the pollution of the oceans with plastic, according to ecologist Dr Heather Koldewey. Heather gave an uplifting talk to Coastwise members on the efforts to understand and remedy the way in which plastics are littering the oceans. Major research
….is what AGM stands for doesn't it ? Not for Coastwise members, who appeared quite happy to listen to Chair Liesje Birchenough give her report for the year. All over in 10 minutes ! More interestingly, members heard three short
……down on the shore, according to Frances Dipper, a national authority on intertidal fish. Frances, author of several guides to inshore fish species, showed Coastwise members what to look for in identifying and understanding the ecology of blennies, shannies, bullheads,
……with a Coastwise trip to Looe. Member Jay Nicholson has orgainised a weekend trip to Looe, which has a fantastic rocky shore, for members on 2nd and 3rd April 2022, so put the dates in your diary. He has arranged
……….as Conchological Society member Bas Payne explained to Coastwise North Devon members. The are over 2000 known species, of which over 800 are found in the UK. The only equipment necessary is a good identification book, and a willingness to
