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South Devon Marine Stranding Network Volunteer Training Day – Wembury Marine Centre
October 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Join the team at the Wembury Marine Centre (PL9 0HP) for this day long session, which will consist of a morning indoor session learning about; the Marine Strandings Network is and how it works; Cetacean (dolphin, whales and porpoise) identification; health and safety, and how to use our recording forms to gather the vital records we need.
In the afternoon we will head down to the beach to run a simulated dead stranding using life-sized model of a dolphin, porpoise, and seal to train you in recording, health and safety, and retrieval procedures. This will be a fun day, but with a serious purpose.
The training costs £15 and booking is essential as places are limited. At the end of the day, you will complete a registration form to join Devon Wildlife Trust’s Marine Strandings Network (MSN) and receive a digital training pack to take home with you.
You will need to bring your own lunch, and be sure to bring warm clothes, water proofs and sensible shoes with you for the afternoon outdoor session.
PLEASE NOTE: This training is for (adult) Devon residents who will volunteer to attend strandings along the South Devon coastline. We will be organising a separate course for Devon residents wishing to attend strandings along the North devon coastline.
Wembury Beach car park is owned by the National Trust and parking costs £6/day for non-members. Please bring correct change with you as cards are not accepted and there is very little signal to pay by phone.
