When: Tuesday 18th March, 18:15-20:30
Our guest speaker is Dan Barrios-O’Neill, Head of Marine Conservation at Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Where: Hannafore Point Hotel, Marine Drive, Looe PL13 2DG (Note Change of Venue)
Monthly Meeting afterwards. Help us to make a difference!
Join Us for a Vital Talk on Marine Conservation!
🌊 Coastal Conservation in a Changing World 🌊
Cornwall’s stunning coastline is more than just a beautiful backdrop—it’s the foundation of our history, culture, economy, and way of life. But with growing pressures from marine infrastructure developments, how do we strike the right balance between progress and protection? Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Team is working to protect and restore our marine and coastal habitats.
Join Dan Barrios-O’Neill, Head of Marine Conservation at Cornwall Wildlife Trust, for a fascinating and timely talk on the challenges and opportunities facing our marine and coastal habitats. What is the right the balance between the interests of local communities, protecting irreplaceable habitats, the need for a resilient low carbon economy, and mitigating against the impacts of climate change? He’ll explore:
✅ The latest marine projects in Cornwall—including desalination, seaweed aquaculture, and floating offshore wind
✅ The biggest risks and potential solutions for effective marine conservation
✅ Why coastal conservation matters more than ever—and how local communities play a crucial role
📅 Date: Tuesday 18th March
📍 Location: Hannafore Point Hotel, Marine Drive, Looe PL13 2DG
🎟 FREE event! Donations to Looe Marine Conservation Group are welcomed.
This talk will be followed by our in-person monthly meeting—a great chance to connect, ask questions, and get involved.
🔹 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and make a difference! Check our website (www.looemarineconservation.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LooeMCG) for the latest updates.
📧 Questions? Email us at looemcg.events@gmail.com.
🌊 Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution. See you there! 🌊
Coastal conservation in a changing world
Our Guest speaker:
Dan is the Head of Marine Conservation at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. He is a lifelong marine enthusiast, with two decades of experience working in ecology, conservation, and environmental protection. He has a degree in marine biology and a PhD in ecology, and he has worked for government in marine monitoring and protection, as an academic, with a focus on trophic ecology and invasion ecology, and for The Wildlife Trusts as an analyst, working on people-nature relations, politics, and campaigns.
