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Your Shore Network This will encourage marine nature recovery and help protect Cornwall’s unique coast and seas.

The Your Shore Network is a collation of local marine groups across the county, working with volunteers to encourage marine nature recovery and help protect Cornwall's unique coasts and seas. Thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players, Cornwall Wildlife Trust will be enhancing the Your Shore Network of local marine groups across the county, with an initial focus on Mounts Bay. Cornwall Wildlife Trust will work with people of all ages and across all areas of the local community through a programme of environmental engagement and action. Over the next few years, we will:

• Improve engagement to Increase awareness of the challenge’s marine wildlife and habitats face,

• Educate and upskill people of all ages, with a particular focus on 11–24 year -olds, using our unique and inspiring coastal environment to connect people to the natural world,.

• Work with all members of the community to find solutions and take actions to tackle the ecological and climate crisis, through the development of Cornwall’s Charter of the Sea. We will do this by coordinating a programme of public events, practical training, school outreach, volunteering opportunities and marine conservation activities. The work will give people a blue voice for our ocean to ensure conservation action is enhanced on a local level.

🌊 Marine Recorders Evening 2026 🌊Calling all marine recorders, citizen scientists and sea-lovers! Join the Cornwall Wild...
05/10/2026

🌊 Marine Recorders Evening 2026 🌊

Calling all marine recorders, citizen scientists and sea-lovers! Join the Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine team for our annual evening celebrating everything you've found, recorded and achieved this year.

Expect striped squat lobsters, sea slug madness, banded sea bream, an electric marbled ray, grey seal science, strandings, Seaquest Southwest and more, plus a look at what's next for Cornwall's seas.

📅 Thursday 22 October, 6 pm
📍 St Petroc's Parish Church, Bodmin, or online
🎟️ £8.50 in person (pasty included!) | £4 online

Spaces are limited and booking is essential 👉
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-10-22-marine-recorders-evening

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LOOE MARINE DAY 🌊Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust during National Marine Week for a fun filled day, discovering marine life!...
27/07/2026

LOOE MARINE DAY 🌊

Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust during National Marine Week for a fun filled day, discovering marine life!

We’ll be joined by some incredible other organisations including BDMLR Looe Marine Conservation Group Dive Looe and Fathoms Free

There’s lots of activities to get involved with:

🎵Silent Disco Beach clean - 11am
🐬 Dolphin Rescue Demonstration - 12pm
🦀 Rockpool Ramble - 1pm
🤿 Snorkel Safari - 2:30pm (booking required)

We hope to see you there!

For more information visit cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

BIG BEACH DAY! 🏖️Wednesday 29th July11:00-15:00Carlyon BayCelebrate by joining Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the Tor to ...
22/07/2026

BIG BEACH DAY! 🏖️
Wednesday 29th July
11:00-15:00
Carlyon Bay

Celebrate by joining Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the Tor to Shore team for a fun-filled day celebrating the incredible marine wildlife and coastal habitats of St Austell Bay.

Come and discover what makes our local seas so special through a range of FREE family-friendly activities.

Highlights include a snorkel lobster release, where you’ll have the chance to help return young lobsters to the sea, as well as a fascinating talk from the The National Lobster Hatchery about their conservation work 🦞

🌊 Silent disco beach clean
🌊 Nature arts & crafts
🌊 Wildlife and conservation talks

Food and drinks will be available to purchase from Shoreside at Carlyon Bay making it the perfect way to spend a summer’s day by the sea.



Made possible through funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

JOIN OUR SEAGRASS & KELP SURVEY TEAM! 🌱Some brilliant opportunities for all coming up this July for new and experienced ...
24/06/2026

JOIN OUR SEAGRASS & KELP SURVEY TEAM! 🌱

Some brilliant opportunities for all coming up this July for new and experienced Seasearchers with Cornwall Wildlife Trust

🩵 Fal & Helford Seasearch Observer Course - Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026
Day 1 Theory day at Mylor Yacht Club, 9am - 5pm
Day 2 Practical session at a weather dependent location around the Fal or Helford

Open to all and £50 off for Fal & Helford residents (contact [email protected] for the promo code)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fal-helford-seasearch-snorkel-observer-course-tickets-1988820463544?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

💙 Seagrass & Kelp Monitoring Training
Wednesday 15th and Sunday 19th July 2026
Day 1 Theory evening online
Day 2 Practical session at a weather dependent location around the Fal or Helford and St Austell Bay

As part of Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine work in St Austell Bay and the Fal and Helford Catchment, we are supporting the local community with a special conservation project, all about protecting the amazing seagrass and kelp on the south coast.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seagrass-and-kelp-monitoring-training-tickets-1990951074258?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

These sessions are made possible thanks to funding from Fal and Helford Marine Protected Area and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

WORLD SEABIRD DAY EVENT Friday 3rd July10am - 2pmGodrevy Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust on World Seabird Day for a special...
24/06/2026

WORLD SEABIRD DAY EVENT

Friday 3rd July
10am - 2pm
Godrevy

Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust on World Seabird Day for a special sea watch where we’ll be recording all the species of seabirds we spot as well as other marine megafauna.

Collaborating with the NT - Mid Cornwall Ranger team and St Ives Bay Marine Group we’ll be up at Godrevy on looking out for marine life.

We’ll also have local ornothologists with us to identify the variety of birds we see.
Everyone is welcome to come along to find out more about these awesome creatures.

No need to book, just turn up!

🐬🌊 Join us for a Seaquest Southwest Public Seawatch at Gwennap Head!Spend time on one of Cornwall’s most spectacular hea...
16/06/2026

🐬🌊 Join us for a Seaquest Southwest Public Seawatch at Gwennap Head!

Spend time on one of Cornwall’s most spectacular headlands searching for dolphins, porpoises, seals, and other incredible marine wildlife. Whether you're a seasoned wildlife watcher or completely new to marine conservation, everyone is welcome.

Our friendly Seaquest volunteers will be on hand with spotting scopes, identification tips and information about the amazing animals that call Cornwall's waters home. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded people and contribute to marine conservation through citizen science.

📍 Gwennap Head
📅 Sunday 21st June
🕙 11am–1pm

Bring warm layers, binoculars if you have them, and a drink or snack. We hope to see you on the cliffs!

No booking required - just turn up!

Cornwall Wildlife Trust

WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION 🌊 will be at Gyllyngvase Beach on Sunday 7th June for a packed day of activities organised ...
03/06/2026

WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION 🌊

will be at Gyllyngvase Beach on Sunday 7th June for a packed day of activities organised by and

Join us to celebrate our oceans!

RARE OPPORTUNITY! 💙Polzeath Marine Conservation Group and Centre have an incredible volunteering opportunity available f...
22/05/2026

RARE OPPORTUNITY! 💙

Polzeath Marine Conservation Group and Centre have an incredible volunteering opportunity available for this summer!

Due to a last-minute change in circumstances, this rare opportunity is now recruiting at short notice.

They are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Ranger or Student Ranger to join them for the 2026 summer season in beautiful Polzeath to run their amazing Marine Centre activities.

Their main season runs from 1 June to 31 August but are happy to discuss flexible arrangements around dates, hours, and terms for the right person.

We aim to open the Marine Centre 7 days a week from 11am–5pm (with some flexibility), and the Ranger would typically work 5 days per week.

Activities include:
🌊 Leading or assisting with rockpool rambles
🌊 Running beach combs and helping with our twice-monthly beach cleans
🌊 Supporting activities in the Marine Centre
🌊 Helping with Crafty Wednesdays, creative family activities
🌊 Chatting with visitors about local wildlife, conservation, and the coast
🌊 Assisting with the day-to-day running of the Centre

The role is varied, practical, people-focused, and ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and engaging with the public.

The voluntary role is unpaid but ACCOMODATION IS PROVIDED.

For more information and details on the role description please contact [email protected] directly.

GET INVOLVED! have a number of incredible opportunities for those wanting to get involved in Marine volunteering this s...
07/05/2026

GET INVOLVED!

have a number of incredible opportunities for those wanting to get involved in Marine volunteering this spring and summer.

These sessions are perfect for those who are looking to expand their knowledge of marine life to take your identification and monitoring skills to the next level.

They are also excellent ways to take part in your local Your Shore group activities, from citizen science surveys to running events.

Don’t miss out and book now before they sell out.

Visit cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events or click the link in our bio for more information and booking.

All are welcome to attend and sessions are FREE for CWT associated group members (including Your Shore)*

*Contact your group’s committee to obtain the promo code.

For Tor to Shore events, please contact [email protected] for information on subsidised spaces for St Austell Bay area residents.

🦀 WORLD CRAB DAY WORKSHOP 🦀Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine expert, Matt Slater for tips and tricks to identify the d...
13/04/2026

🦀 WORLD CRAB DAY WORKSHOP 🦀

Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine expert, Matt Slater for tips and tricks to identify the different species of crabs in Cornwall’s Seas

Do you want to know your Montagu’s from your Decorator crab or what exactly is that hermit crab inside that shell when you’re out rockpooling or snorkelling?
Then this is the workshop for you!

Join us for a day of learning crustacean identification for rockpool, snorkel and dive enthusiasts.
This day is ideal for Your Shore network associated group members to learn more about the species they may find during their Shorsearch and Seasearch surveys as well as Rockpool Rambles.

🦀 Where? Blackwater Village Hall
🦀 When? Sunday 26th April - 10am-3pm
🦀 Who? All are welcome and we encourage Your Shore group members, Shoresearch and Seasearch volunteers to attend this session.

For more information and booking visit cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

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