Bude Marine Group works to extend the knowledge of marine life in the Bude area. To understand the marine environment and the influences on it, so that we can protect and enhance it for the benefit of all.
Next Event : Widemouth North Sunday 6 August 2023 at 2.00pm. Some of us will be doing a quadrat survey*; and we hope to do a more informal walkover survey at the same time if numbers allow.! Meet at the beach entry from the carpark, or go north and look for our flag.! The council car park EX23 0AW; cafe & toilets. ! Please dress appropriately with footwear suitable for water and slippery rock – wellies or wetsuit boots, no flip flops. No dogs please. If the weather looks unsuitable please check our social media. === *Walkover surveys are an informal search, recording any findings. Suitable for any level of experience and newcomers. *Quadrat surveys accurately count the number of each species within several 0.5m X 0.5m 'quadrat' grids. ======= We will soon be launching a new website but in the meantime if you want more information about our activities please contact us at budemarinegroup@gmail.com or facebook.com/groups/1787271791566945/ Budemarinegroup@gmail.com or at facebook.com/groups/17872717915 |
Our Patch
South hole to Crackington Haven
Sitting within the Hartland Point to Tintagel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) this section offers habitats of significant importance. The area was designated in 2016 and it extends from the shoreline to depths of 50m. The designation is due to the presence of significant Honeycomb worms at the low tide and shallow sublittoral zone, Pink Sea Fans ....Read More
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The big MCZ debate.
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