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Sea2it brings together community groups and individuals as volunteers to tackle Northern Irelands blight of marine & freshwater litter

01/04/2026

So typically Easter!

Easter Monday's river Roe clean up is cancelled with the poor weather. Think we've managed to get in touch with everybody by email this morning.

If you would like to volunteer for future river and coastal clean ups, drop us a brief email to: [email protected]

07/03/2026

Sea2it was pleased to deliver a pilot training workshop today to train anglers in the appropriate handling, recording and monitoring of critically endangered common skate, with the aim of assisting anglers to obtain a marine wildlife licence under the Wildlife Order (1985) NI to catch and release common skate for the purpose of recording data about this special species, and where possible (and appropriate) deploying floy tags to enhance learning about their distribution and behaviours.

Data collected by anglers will contribute to management policies and decisions by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to better conserve and enhance these protected animals.

Project supported by DAERA Marine and Fisheries Fund 2025/26

01/03/2026

Several volunteers have been out on the River Roe and the River Bann this weekend recording water samples for Earthwatch’s FreshWater Watch.

This year we are sampling 4 locations every month on each the Roe and the Bann. The results feed into a global survey of water quality issues and can help identify water quality issues for further investigation by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

Project supported by the Water Quality Improvement Programme 25/26 via the Carrier Bag Levy

23/02/2026

An oil tank!

A huge effort from our volunteers this weekend for the final two cleanups supported by DAERA’s Water Quality Improvement Programme 25/26.

From Coleraine Town Centre to the Barmouth, volunteers from The Irish Society's Primary School and Nursery, Coleraine Grammar School, Dalriada School and Royal Belfast Academical Institution helped remove litter from the River Bann, recording what might be a new record of 66 plastic bottles in one square metre of riverbank and also recovering a large oil tank notified to us by a member of the public 🤯.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who contribute their time so generously to help with the cleanups and tackle the legacy of plastic pollution on our beautiful river.

Cleanups supported by contributions from the NI Carrier Bag Levy

15/02/2026

💩 The weird and wonderful at Balls Point on the River Roe today.

Everything from a turd cushion to a tube of picnic size Colman’s Mustard with imperial measurements, and a miniature dinosaur phone cover.

Can anyone help us date the mustard tube?

Cleanup supported by DAERA’s Water Quality Improvement Programme 2025/26 via the carrier bag levy.

13/02/2026

Volunteers required

Sea2it will be undertaking a cleanup at the Roe Estuary this Sunday morning 15th February at 10.00am. Meeting at Balls Point (end of the Scotchtown Road, Magilligan)

To let us know your coming, drop a quick email to [email protected]

Cleanup supported by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Water Quality Improvement Programme 2025/26

30/01/2026

We are gauging interest amongst our volunteers in two online courses offered by the River Restoration Centre. We are also investigating opportunities for funding these courses for participating volunteers.

Course info can be found here: https://www.therrc.co.uk/

If you would be interested in participating in a 4-week online course in February focussed on:

(1) Putting Ecology into River Restoration: An Introduction using Macroinvertebrates

(2) Desk-based assessment for river restoration planning & catchment management

Please complete the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerzEHu6KhGcykKxvUJBAO8ZKHUm8UVmVb41rOrUAdVNyNp0g/viewform?usp=publish-editor

24/01/2026

We’ll be at Drumaheglis Marina tomorrow morning (Sunday 25th January) at 9.30am for a cleanup on the River Bann. Finishing around 12 noon. If you want to come along drop us an email at [email protected]

Cleanups supported by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Water Quality Improvement Programme 2025/26 via the Carrier Bag Levy

20/01/2026

EGG hunt...

wee bit early for an Easter Egg hunt we know, but if your out on your walks on local shoreline over next few months please keep egg out for large 'Mermaids purses' egg cases. specifically we're looking for data on the very large ones about the size of your hand.

The reason we're looking for this is to have data evidence on breeding sites for our critically endangered species of Flapper Skate.

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs RSPB Northern Ireland Green Environmental Awareness in Northern Ireland Orkney Skate Trust

14/01/2026

Cancellation - Invasive Species ID and Treatment Course

Unfortunately due to several participants having to withdraw, we do not have the numbers to run our Invasive Species ID and Treatment Couse on 20th, 21st and 22nd January.

We are discussing alternative options with our partners and funders and will endeavour to keep everyone updated.

Anyone who had registered and paid will be issued a full refund.

12/01/2026

Just 2 days left to book!

Identification and treatment of invasive species on and near water course - Lantra (PA6AW).

£150 registration (participants receive £150 PPE Voucher to contribute to PPE required for the course).

Course will be delivered at BNG Training on 20th, 21st and 22nd January.

To register email [email protected]

Course supported by DAERA’s Water Quality Improvement Programme 2025/26 (through the carrier bag levy)

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C/o 23/25 Queen Street
Coleraine
BT521BG

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http://www.sea2it.org/

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