Seaquest Southwest

23/03/2026

🌊 Seaquest Southwest Dawn till Dusk Survey – St Ives Island 🐬

Join the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Seaquest Southwest team for a dawn till dusk public sea watch survey at St Ives Island.

📍 St Ives Island
🗓 Sunday 29 March
⏰ 6:30am – 8:30pm

Whether you’re a regular wildlife watcher or just curious about what’s happening out at sea, this clifftop survey is open to everyone.

We’ll be scanning the horizon throughout the day for seals, dolphins, whales and other marine wildlife, helping to monitor what’s happening in our waters and contributing to citizen science.

Drop in for as little or as long as you like — no experience is needed. Families, friends, solo visitors and nature lovers of all ages are very welcome.

Please bring:
🧥 Warm, waterproof clothing
🥾 Sturdy footwear
☕ Food, snacks and plenty to drink
🔭 Binoculars if you have them

There’s no need to book — just turn up and join us on the clifftop anytime during the survey.

We’d love to see you there!

Image credit: Brenda and Adrian Tregunna

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
St Ives Bay Marine Group

10/03/2026

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marine-strandings-network-forum-2026-tickets-1980456954062?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

⏳ THIS WEEKEND

The Cornwall Wildlife Trust Marine Strandings Network Forum 2026 is just around the corner.

Join us THIS Saturday 14 March at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus (or online via Zoom) for a day bringing together volunteers, researchers and partners working to understand stranded marine wildlife in Cornwall and beyond.

The programme includes updates from the Marine Strandings Network, insights from the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme, discussions on bycatch and marine mammal health, global conservation stories, and inspiring experiences from our volunteers.

🎟️ Tickets are still available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marine-strandings-network-forum-2026-tickets-1980456954062?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

We’d love to see as many of our volunteers and supporters there as possible for what promises to be a fascinating day celebrating the people and science behind the network. 🌊🐬

12/02/2026

With the recent increase in puffins being found around the coast, we’ve released some guidance on what to do if you come across one.

Please take a moment to read through and share widely — it will really help ensure the right action is taken.

Thanks so much,
Gem

10/02/2026

🌟 Superlative Seabirds of the Southwest 🌟
An online winter talk from Cornwall Wildlife Trust

We’re excited to welcome Samuel Wrobel, RSPB Senior Marine Policy Officer, for a fascinating evening all about some of Cornwall’s most incredible seabirds.

Seabirds are true ocean legends — living long lives, often pairing up with the same mate for life, and travelling thousands of miles across the seas. They play a vital role in marine ecosystems, helping move nutrients between sea and land, and they’re key indicators of how healthy our oceans really are.

In this special winter talk, Samuel will share insights into the lives of some of our most charismatic Cornish seabird species, along with handy ID tips to help you spot them in the wild.

📅 When? Wednesday 18th February, 7pm
💻 Where? Online (Zoom)
💙 How much? Donate what you can — all proceeds go directly towards supporting Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation work

BOOK: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/superlative-seabirds-of-the-southwest-tickets-1981162342899?aff=oddtdtcreator

Perfect for seabird lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone keen to learn more about the amazing life just offshore. We’d love to see you there!

RSPB CBWPS - Cornwall's bird club

17/12/2025

Join the Seaquest Southwest team from Cornwall Wildlife Trust for the annual Christmas celebration at St Ives Island on Sunday 21st December 2025 from 11 am–1 pm.

Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife-watcher or just curious about what’s out at sea, this is for you:

Where: Near the NCI Station, The Island, Saint Ives TR26 1NT
What: Scan the horizon for seals, dolphins, whales and more — and help monitor what’s going on in our waters.
Bring: A flask of something warm, mince pies, binoculars if you have them, and be sure to wear waterproof, warm layers and sturdy footwear (December can be quite cold!).
All welcome: Families, solo adventurers, nature lovers of any level!

Why join?
It’s a chance to connect with Cornwall’s amazing marine life, spend some fresh air with fellow volunteers, and contribute to citizen-science that the Seaquest team uses to help understand our seas.

Interested?
Just turn up at 11am!
See you there — ready to spot something incredible!
🌊🐋

10/11/2025

Join the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Seaquest Southwest team for a public seawatch survey at gorgeous Trevose Head (near Padstow) on Sunday 16 November 2025 from 11 am–1 pm.

Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife-watcher or just curious about what’s out at sea, this is for you:

📍 Where: Dinas Head, SW Coast Path, Padstow, PL28 8SH.

🌊 What: Scan the horizon for seals, dolphins, whales and more — and help monitor what’s going on in our waters.

☕ Bring: A flask of something warm, snacks, binoculars if you have them, and be sure to wear waterproof, warm layers and sturdy footwear (the cliffs can be quite exposed!).

🐾 All welcome: Families, solo adventurers, nature lovers of any level! Just note the terrain isn’t fully accessible and there are no onsite toilets.

Why join?
It’s a unique chance to connect with Cornwall’s amazing marine life, spend some fresh air on a cliff-top, and contribute to citizen-science that the Seaquest team uses to help understand our seas.

Interested?
Just turn up at 11am!

See you there — ready to spot something incredible!

🌊🐋

07/11/2025

🌊 Marine Recorders’ Evening 2025 – Programme Launch🌊

We’re excited to announce that the programme is now live — and it’s packed with fascinating talks and updates from Cornwall’s marine recording community! 🐚🐬

🎟️ Don’t miss out — grab your ticket here:
👉 Marine Recorders’ Evening 2025 here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marine-recorders-evening-2025-tickets-1729639962689?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the incredible work being done to understand and protect our marine life. 💙

23/06/2025

🎥🐬 Check out this incredible drone footage of Risso’s dolphins playing in Falmouth Bay! These deep-diving, scar-covered dolphins are a special sight.

Huge thanks to the drone operator for capturing this responsibly, maintaining distance and using a telephoto lens. Respecting wildlife is just as important as celebrating it. 💙

🎥 by Altitude Works on an AK Wildlife Cruises Falmouth trip! Find on Instagram :)

Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Spotted any dolphins lately? Let us know — every sighting helps!