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How to get involved

There is a wide range of CoCoast activities that you can take part in. These investigations allow us to research things like breeding cycles of key species and wader bird use of coastal and intertidal environments. Before you head out please read through our tips to keep safe on the shore.

 

Species ID quiz

Want to test how well you have honed your rocky shore species ID skills since taking part in...

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Species Package Surveys

Why carry on collecting CoCoast data? A view from the scientists

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Marine Invaders

Help track non-native invasions taking place around the UK’s coastline...

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CoastXplore App

When you are next by the coast complete a quick survey to help us understand how people use the...

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Big Barnacle Count

Barnacles are common on many shores, but we know very little about individuals among the masses...

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Beach Babies

 Would you like to look for “beach babies” on your local rocky shore? Some species start to...

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Bird Food

Rocky shores aren't just about the small animals. Many species of wading bird are in decline,...

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Seaweed vs Limpets

Limpets are grazers that live on algae, and an important part of the rocky shore ecosystem. The...

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Other citizen science projects

Why not take the skills you have gained from CoCoast to other citizen science projects? Many of the CoCoast partners run other citizen science or volunteering projects you might be interested in – click on the links below for more information!

Beachwatch (MCS)
Big Seaweed Search (MCS)
Wildlife Sightings Programme (MCS)
SeaSearch (MCS)
Sea Champions (MCS)
Shore Things (MBA)
BioBlitz (MBA)
Sea Survey (MBA)
FreshWater Watch (EarthWatch)

 

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