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Love Your Beach Day

Love Your Beach Day Clean at Seaton

January 02, 2023
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When: Sat 18th Feb, 10.30am  Where: Seaton, meet in the beach cafe carpark Lead: John Meakin What better way to show your love for the beaches this Valentine’s than to join our friendly group to clean Seaton Beach? All kit will be provided, all we ask is that you come along in suitabl
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Rock Pool Ramble

February Half Term Rockpool Ramble

January 02, 2023
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  When: Sunday 19th February, 10:30-11:30 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott Join us for the first rock-pooling session of the year! At this event suitable for the whole family, we’ll explore the fascinating rocky shore and learn about the i
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Atlantic Puffin

Talk & Meeting: Wildlife of Our Coast & Estuaries by Adrian Langdon, Photographer

January 02, 2023
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  When: Tuesday 21st February, 18:15-20:15  Where: Millpool Centre Lead: Amelia Bridges We are delighted to welcome Adrian Langdon, a keen naturalist and wildlife photographer. Born and bred in Wadebridge, he has photographed the River Camel and its estuary in all seasons. Adrian
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Marine Wildlife by Paul Naylor

Talk & AGM: More Intrigue in Our Seas: The Continuing Mysteries Posed by Our Marine Life by Paul Naylor, Marine Biologist

January 02, 2023
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When: Tuesday 21st March, 18:15-20:15 Where: Hannafore Point Hotel Lead: Amelia Bridges Paul Naylor is a Plymouth-based marine biologist and underwater photographer with a passion for showing people what beautiful and intriguing animals live around the British coast. This talk will sh
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Easter Rock Pool Ramble

Easter Rockpool Ramble

January 02, 2023
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  When: Fri 7th April, 13:00-14:15 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott If you’ve ever wondered about what lives in the rockpools near you, then join our local experts at our rockpool ramble to find out! Please wear suitable clothing and footw
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Beach Clean

Easter Beach Clean

January 02, 2023
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  When: Sat 8th April, 14:00-15:30 Where: Seaton, meet in the beach cafe carpark Lead: John Meakin Want to play your part in cleaning up our ocean? Well there’s no better place to start than at your local beach clean. The kit is provided, all we ask is that you come along in suitable
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Greening the Grey Talk

Talk & Meeting: Eco-engineering: Greening the Grey by Charley Clubley, University of Plymouth, & Max Morgan-Kay, ARC Marine

January 02, 2023
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When: Tues 18th April , 18:15-20:15  Where: Millpool Centre Lead: Amelia Bridges   Coastal squeeze is the loss of habitat from the development of coastal man-made structures. These interfere with the natural processes of the coast and can negatively impact marine life and provide
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Shark Research Talk

Talk & Meeting: Pelagic Sharks of Our Waters & Their Amazing Journeys by Simon Thomas, Shark Angling Club of Great Britain

January 02, 2023
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When: Tues 16th May, 18:15-20:15  Where: Millpool Centre Lead: Amelia Bridges Simon, a self declared fanatical angler since an early age and the honorary biologist for both the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain (HQ in Looe) and the Sportfishing Club of the British Isles (SCBI), is a
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Rock Pool Ramble

May Half Term Rockpool Ramble

January 02, 2023
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When: Sun 4th June, 12:00-13:15 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott Come and join local experts as we explore the rocky shore, finding lots of the amazing critters that live on it! Learn about starfish, crabs, fish, anemones and lots more at this
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Looe MCG June Meeting

January 02, 2023
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When: Tues 20th June, 19:00-20:00  Where: Zoom Lead: Amelia Bridges Join volunteers at our monthly meeting. Topics likely include upcoming events & ongoing campaigns. For the link and any queries, please email looemcg.events@gmail.com. We rely on donations to support our work and
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Looe MCG July Meeting

January 02, 2023
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When: Tues 18th July, 19:00-20:00  Where: Zoom Lead: Amelia Bridges Join volunteers at our monthly meeting. Topics likely include upcoming events & ongoing campaigns. For the link and any queries, please email looemcg.events@gmail.com. We rely on donations to support our work and
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Crabbing Competition

National Marine Week: Crabbing Competition

January 02, 2023
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When: Mon 31st July, 14:30-16:00 Where: Heritage Centre Lead: Matt Slater/Sam Broughton Join local marine biologists as we delve into the fascinating life of crabs in National Marine Week at the Heritage Centre! The event will consist of talks on the lives of crabs, the crabbing code
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Rock Pool Ramble

National Marine Week: Rockpool Ramble

January 02, 2023
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When: Friday 4th August, 14:00-15:00 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott Join us during National Marine Week to explore the rocky shore! Delve into gullies, crevices & rockpools to uncover some of the amazing critters that live in our waters!
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Looe MCG August Meeting

January 02, 2023
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When: Tues 15th August , 19:00-20:00  Where: Zoom Lead: Amelia Bridges Join volunteers at our monthly meeting. Topics likely include upcoming events & ongoing campaigns. For the link and any queries, please email looemcg.events@gmail.com. We rely on donations to support our work a
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Rock Pool Ramble

Summer Rockpool Ramble

January 02, 2023
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  When: Friday 1st Sept, 12:45 – 14:15 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matthew Nott Come and join local experts as we explore the rocky shore, finding lots of the amazing critters that live on it! Learn about starfish, crabs, fish, anemones and lo
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Beach Clean

Port Nadler Beach Clean & Picnic

January 02, 2023
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When: Sat 16th Sept, 11:00-13:00 Where: Meet at Hannafore fields gate at the end of Marine Drive Lead: John Meakin Join us for this fun and healthy social event. We’ll meet at the Hannafore fields gates at 11am and walk along the coast path to Port Nadler where we will do a beach clea
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Looe MCG 2024 Events Planning Meeting

January 02, 2023
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When: Tuesday 19th September 2023, 18:15-20:15  Where: Millpool Centre Lead: Amelia Bridges Join volunteers as we conceptualise and plan our 2024 calendar of events!   Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Please check our website (www.looemarineconservation.org) and Faceboo
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Matt Slater Talk

Talk & Meeting: Cornwall’s Marine Life & the Role of Citizen Scientists by Matt Slater, Cornwall Wildlife Trust

January 02, 2023
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  When: Tuesday 17th October, 18:15-20:15  Where: Millpool Centre Lead: Amelia Bridges Matt Slater is the Seasearch Coordinator for Cornwall, a project for volunteer divers who want to learn more and help protect the marine environment. He also runs the Shoresearch Cornwall volunteer
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Rock Pool Ramble

Autumn Rockpool Ramble

January 02, 2023
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When: Sunday 29th October, 11:00-12:15  Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matthew Nott Fancy finding some cool crabs & stunning starfish? Well why not join local experts as we explore the rocky shore! We ask that all attendees come along with suitable
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Talk & Meeting: Marine Ecosystems, Fisheries & Blue Carbon

January 02, 2023
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When: Tuesday 21st November, 18:15-20:15  Where: Millpool Centre Lead: Amelia Bridges   TBC. The talk will be followed by our monthly meeting to which all are welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Please check our website (www.looemarineconservation.org) and Faceboo
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What's On?

Love Your Beach Day
Love Your Beach Day Clean at Seaton
Jan 02, 2023
Rock Pool Ramble
February Half Term Rockpool Ramble
Jan 02, 2023
Atlantic Puffin
Talk & Meeting: Wildlife of Our Coast & Estuaries by Adrian Langdon, Photographer
Jan 02, 2023
Marine Wildlife by Paul Naylor
Talk & AGM: More Intrigue in Our Seas: The Continuing Mysteries Posed by Our Marine Life by Paul Naylor, Marine Biologist
Jan 02, 2023
Easter Rock Pool Ramble
Easter Rockpool Ramble
Jan 02, 2023

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Atlantic Puffin
Talk & Meeting: Wildlife of Our Coast & Estuaries by Adrian Langdon, Photographer
Jan 02, 2023

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Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Cornwall Seal Group
Marine Conservation Society
Marine Biological Association
Shark Trust
Looe Tourist Information Centre
Looe Valley Railway Line
iLoveLooe - Local website
Coastguard
RNLI

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What's On?

Love Your Beach Day
Love Your Beach Day Clean at Seaton
Jan 02, 2023
Rock Pool Ramble
February Half Term Rockpool Ramble
Jan 02, 2023
Atlantic Puffin
Talk & Meeting: Wildlife of Our Coast & Estuaries by Adrian Langdon, Photographer
Jan 02, 2023

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