This Thursday (20th April 2023) the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust will be holding an Intertidal Survey in Ryde.
It’s a chance for you to enjoy our glorious coast and help to protect local marine wildlife.
Each survey last just under three hours, and involves surveying a stretch of shoreline to identify and record marine species.
Invaluable help to conservation activities
A spokesperson from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust explains,
“We usually use the Shoresearch methodology in the form of walkover surveys.
“The data you collect on these surveys is an invaluable help to our conservation activities and supports our efforts to secure legal protections like Marine Conservation Zones.”
You don’t need any special knowledge or experience to take part in our intertidal surveys, but you must be either over 18 or over 16 and accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
Where and when
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Intertidal Survey takes place between 3.40pm and 6:10pm on the shore at Western Gardens, Esplanade, Ryde PO33 2HE.
If your new to this, you will need to download a intertidal survey registration form which can be found toward the bottom of the page.
Complete the form and send to [email protected] before the survey.
What to bring
- Warm, weatherproof clothing and a hat as many survey areas are exposed and can be windy.
- Sturdy (ideally waterproof) footwear with good ankle support.
- Sun protection and water if it’s a sunny day.
- Washing up gloves if it’s a cold day, for keeping your hands warm when rummaging in rockpools. There will be gloves provided if needed.
- A hand lens and guide to sea shore species if you have them.
- A camera or smartphone (switch on location services) for recording your finds.
- A drink and a snack.
Another event
If you are not able to taker part this week, you can opt for the 6th May event at St Helens Duver.
Image: © Caroline Meech
