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When: Tuesday 15th April , 18:15-20:30
Where: RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe
Lead: Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’
‘Septimus. Some Seal’
This talk begins with the little that we know of the life of Septimus, an Atlantic grey seal only ever seen in the St Austell Bay area.
However, after his death, his skeleton was preserved to show people seal anatomy and to tell a disturbing story of the multiple injuries and medical conditions that he had suffered.
Was Septimus a typical seal or a very unlucky one?
He makes us think about how our marine life is facing tougher and tougher times as humans change our seas and shores, both locally and world-wide.
Rob Wells has monitored and recorded seals in St Austell Bay and on the Roseland Peninsula for over ten years, for the Cornwall Seal Research Trust (CSRT). His work has helped to transform what we know about how seals use the south coast of Cornwall.
The life and death of Septimus has contributed to a desire to spread the word about problems in our marine environment.
To this end, Rob has recently written a children’s book called “Excuse me, are you my Mum?” This covers the difficult first year in the life of Lightning, a seal pup, who encounters many problems and perils as she travels on a quest to find her Mum. There is a happy ending! (Copies will be available to buy for £9.99, all profits to CSRT).
The talk will be followed by our in-person monthly meeting to which all are welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE event but donations to Looe Marine Conservation Group are welcomed. Please check our website (www.looemarineconservation.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LooeMCG) closer to the time of the event for the most up to date information. Any other queries please email looemcg.events@gmail.com.
