Tuesday, 21st March 2023, 6:30-9pm on University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus.Register your interest via Eventbrite.
Join us for an evening with four scientists at the forefront of marine and coastal research in Cornwall and further afield.
Exeter Marine in association with CRaB CLAWS and the Cornwall Science Community
Join us for an evening with four scientists at the forefront of marine and coastal research in Cornwall and further afield. There will be an opportunity to hear about their research, to find out more about community engagement and activities central to their projects, and to ask questions during a discussion with the panel of scientists.
The evening’s events will be led by Professor Brendan Godley (Professor of Conservation Science, University of Exeter) and Dr. Roger Wood (Senior Lecturer in Science, Biodiversity and Conservation Education, Scientist-At-Large with CRaB CLAWS: Conservation, Rewilding and Biodiversity Communities Leading Action for Wildlife Survival, and Project Officer with the Cornwall Science Community).
Speakers:
Dr. Sarah Nelms: Lecturer in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter. The impacts of plastic pollution on marine vertebrates
Tom Horton: Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Exeter. The return of Atlantic bluefin tuna to the United Kingdom
Professor Martin Stevens: Professor of Sensory and Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Exeter. Behaviour, coloration, and survival in a changing world
Dr. Ian Hendy: Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Coastal Ecosystems at the University of Portsmouth. Connecting the restoration dots: what are the missing blue-green gaps?
Saturday, 18th March 2023. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Join us for a talk and a tour at the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary.
About the day
After the success of last year’s event, we will be paying Flicka Donkey Sanctuary another visit this year.
Please join us at Flicka at 13:50, car parking is available on site. At 2pm the Flicka team will introduce us to some of the donkeys at the sanctuary and share their stories about both the individuals and the sanctuary.
At the sanctuary, donkeys have been rescued from conditions of abuse and neglect. The sanctuary provides them with a safe and caring home for life.
with Emily Stevenson of Beach Guardian and Dr. Roger Wood (Cornwall Science Community)
Saturday, 25th March; 11am-2pm (approximately) and 2:45–5:45pm (approximately). Cruise leaves from and returns to Falmouth Premier Marina.See end of post for booking details.
Please note that due to high interest we now have two cruises on the same date. Both will be accompanied by Emily Stevenson.
AKWC will strive to make your day enjoyable by helping you get to know the beautiful animals in our region and engage with Cornwall’s wonderful marine environment. Join us in search of some of the fantastic marine wildlife to be found in Falmouth Bay, such as seabirds, dolphins, seals and basking sharks!
These 4 hour (minimum) wildlife cruises are a superb way to see the spectacular coastline and surrounding waters, and are popular with all ages.
Image courtesy AKWC
You will spend your trip exploring the southern coast of Cornwall as we cruise under the impressive granite cliffs, and search for wild animals which inhabit this region of the British Isles, such as huge basking sharks, harbour porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, grey seals and a diversity of coastal birds. We will then spend some time offshore in search of pelagic species such as common dolphins, minke whales and storm petrels.
If for any reason the weather becomes too rough to leave the Carrick Roads and head offshore, we will still continue with the trip but head back up the Carrick Roads and explore our wonderful and wildlife rich Fal estuary. Please bring warm clothes and full waterproofs. Binoculars recommended.
We shall be joined by Emily Stevenson, who has given two superb recent talks for the Cornwall Science Community and is the founder of Beach Guardian.
Emily will be talking with us about primary and second microplastics, and, as part of the cruise, will be collecting microplastics from the ocean using wildlife-friendly methods.
Emily Stevenson on microplastics for CSC
The skipper, Captain Keith, has vast experience of working in the private boat chartering business over the many years of his long-standing career. Throughout this time, he has worked closely with such people as Dame Ellen MacArthur, working as her towboat captain during her record-breaking round the world trip. He has also worked alongside a selected team in the “Whitbread Round the World Race”, plus several other cross-Atlantic challenges that finished off at the Lizard Point in Cornwall. Keith is a dedicated, professional wildlife guide, who, in the past, has worked with “The Really Wild Show” and their presenter, Michaela Strachan, filming basking sharks.
Furthermore, he has carried out survey work for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) and the RSPB. AK Wildlife Cruises were the very first operator in the UK to endorse and sign up to the nationally accredited “WiSe” scheme, as well as being endorsed by the SeaWatch Foundation and the WDCS, ensuring sensitive interaction with all the marine mammals and birds observed during their “seafari” excursions.
Image courtesy AK Wildlife Cruises
Please note, AK Wildlife Cruises and Cornwall Science Community cannot guarantee any specific wildlife sightings.
The boat, RV Spirit of Our Seas is a catamaran with modern toilet facilities and open outdoor seating provided for all guests, so you can enjoy a truly comfortable journey as we explore the beautiful coastline in search of wildlife.
AK Wildlife Cruises are fully insured and coded as required by the MCA, and with first aid trained staff and full safety equipment on board, you can sit back and enjoy the trip as all is taken care for you. The boat is licensed to carry up to twelve guests plus two crew members. Keeping parties intimate gives you more space and better chance to speak with the fantastically knowledgeable crew.
The reduced cost, for this Cornwall Science Community Wildlife Cruise, will be £63 per person. There are a maximum of 7 places available at the time of writing.
The cruise will depart from Falmouth Premier Marina, North Parade, Falmouth. TR11 2TD
Bookings and payment will need to be made directly with AK Wildlife Cruises. Please e-mail info@akwildlifecruises.co.uk or call Jess on 07553 606 838.
Dr. Roger Wood, the Cornwall Science Community’s Project Officer, will also be on the cruise. If you would like to let Roger know that you have booked a place, not least as a means of having a ‘friendly face’ looking out for you at the Marina, please feel free to e-mail him at dwood@brookes.ac.uk.
Wednesday, 2nd November 2022, 7:30-9pm on University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus.Register your interest via Eventbrite.
Immersed in the Spirit of the Sea | Cornwall Marine Research Insights
Join us for an evening with three scientists at the forefront of marine and coastal research in Cornwall and further afield. There will be an opportunity to hear about their research, to find out more about community engagement and activities central to their projects, and to ask questions during a discussion with the panel of scientists.
The evening’s events will be led by Professor Brendan Godley (Professor of Conservation Science, University of Exeter) and Dr. Roger Wood (Senior Lecturer in Science, Biodiversity and Conservation Education, and Project Officer, Cornwall Science Community).
The panel discussion will take place on University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus with exact room location to be confirmed. Do get in touch with any questions!
with Emily Stevenson of Beach Guardian and Dr. Roger Wood (Cornwall Science Community)
Sunday, 3rd July 2022; 11am-3pm (approximately). Cruise leaves from and returns to Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth.See end of post for booking details.
AKWC will strive to make your day enjoyable by helping you get to know the beautiful animals in our region and engage with Cornwall’s wonderful marine environment. Join us in search of some of the fantastic marine wildlife to be found in Falmouth Bay, such as seabirds, dolphins, seals and basking sharks!
These 4 hour (minimum) wildlife cruises are a superb way to see the spectacular coastline and surrounding waters, and are popular with all ages.
Image courtesy AKWC
You will spend your trip exploring the southern coast of Cornwall as we cruise under the impressive granite cliffs, and search for wild animals which inhabit this region of the British Isles, such as huge basking sharks, harbour porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, grey seals and a diversity of coastal birds. We will then spend some time offshore in search of pelagic species such as common dolphins, minke whales and storm petrels.
If for any reason the weather becomes too rough to leave the Carrick Roads and head offshore, we will still continue with the trip but head back up the Carrick Roads and explore our wonderful and wildlife rich Fal estuary. Please bring warm clothes and full waterproofs. Binoculars recommended.
We shall be joined by Emily Stevenson, who has given two superb recent talks for the Cornwall Science Community and is the founder of Beach Guardian.
Emily will be talking with us about primary and second microplastics, and, as part of the cruise, will be collecting microplastics from the ocean using wildlife-friendly methods.
Emily Stevenson on microplastics for CSC
The skipper, Captain Keith, has vast experience of working in the private boat chartering business over the many years of his long-standing career. Throughout this time, he has worked closely with such people as Dame Ellen MacArthur, working as her towboat captain during her record-breaking round the world trip. He has also worked alongside a selected team in the “Whitbread Round the World Race”, plus several other cross-Atlantic challenges that finished off at the Lizard Point in Cornwall. Keith is a dedicated, professional wildlife guide, who, in the past, has worked with “The Really Wild Show” and their presenter, Michaela Strachan, filming basking sharks.
Furthermore, he has carried out survey work for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) and the RSPB. AK Wildlife Cruises were the very first operator in the UK to endorse and sign up to the nationally accredited “WiSe” scheme, as well as being endorsed by the SeaWatch Foundation and the WDCS, ensuring sensitive interaction with all the marine mammals and birds observed during their “seafari” excursions.
Image courtesy AK Wildlife Cruises
Please note, AK Wildlife Cruises and Cornwall Science Community cannot guarantee any specific wildlife sightings.
The boat, Free Spirit is a “Flybridge Aquabell Sports Cruiser”, with an indoor seating area with modern toilet facilities and open outdoor seating provided for all guests, so you can enjoy a truly comfortable journey as we explore the beautiful coastline in search of wildlife. Free Spirit has also recently been fitted with a brand-new awning to provide extra shelter from the weather.
AK Wildlife Cruises are fully insured and coded as required by the MCA, and with first aid trained staff and full safety equipment on board, you can sit back and enjoy the trip as all is taken care for you. The boat is licensed to carry up to twelve guests plus two crew members. Keeping parties intimate gives you more space and better chance to speak with the fantastically knowledgeable crew.
The reduced cost, for this Cornwall Science Community Wildlife Cruise, will be £58 per person. There are a maximum of 9 places available. The cruise will depart from Falmouth Premier Marina, North Parade, Falmouth. TR11 2TD
Bookings and payment will need to be made directly with AK Wildlife Cruises. Please e-mail info@akwildlifecruises.co.uk or call Georgia on 07553 606 838.
Dr. Roger Wood, the Cornwall Science Community’s Project Officer, will also be on the cruise. If you would like to let Roger know that you have booked a place, not least as a means of having a ‘friendly face’ looking out for you at the Marina, please feel free to e-mail him at dwood@brookes.ac.uk.
Join us for a talk and a tour at the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary.
About this event
About the day
Please join us at Flicka at 13:50, car parking is available on site. At 2pm the Flicka team will introduce us to some of the donkeys at the sanctuary and share their stories about both the individuals and the sanctuary.
At the sanctuary, donkeys have been rescued from conditions of abuse and neglect. The sanctuary provides them with a safe and caring home for life.
Cornwall Science Community 