Seasearch is a project for volunteer sports divers who have an interest in what they're seeing under water, want to learn more and want to help protect the marine environment around the coasts of Britain and Ireland.
The main aim is to map out the various types of sea bed found in the near-shore zone around the whole of Britain and Ireland. In addition we are recording what lives in each area, establishing the richest sites for marine life, the sites where there are problems and the sites which need protection.
Whether you have taken part in marine recording project before or not you can add to your knowledge and experience by taking part in one of our training courses. Three types of Seasearch course are currently available:
Seasearch Observer - for divers new to marine recording in British and Irish waters
Seasearch Surveyor - for experienced recorders who want to increase the value of the results
Specialist Courses - a range of ID and techniques courses for people who want to expand their knowledge
Marine Life Conservation
Bite-Back Shark and Marine Conservation
Formed in 2002, Bite-Back continues to be the UK's only organisation dedicated to the protection of sharks by reducing consumer demand for its meat and fins. With the law of supply and demand at its cornerstone, Bite-Back works together with restaurants, fishmongers and retailers to remove shark products from menus and fish counters, effectively lowering the trade in this threatened species.
Since its launch, Bite-Back's ongoing success has seen the organisation take on more mainstream marine conservation issues including campaigns to significantly reduce the trade in other threatened species; lowering levels of oceanic pollution and; protecting fragile coral reefs.
To find out more about Bite-Back's campaigns click here.
Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch Institute runs expediations all over the world so volunteers can take part in various surveys and projects.
Biodiversity abounds at coral reefs. Reefs are the biggest living structures and the oldest ecosystems on earth. They are the richest of marine habitats. Yet they could be under serious threat from climate change. Both oceans and climate change are priority research areas for Earthwatch and our research is vital to ensuring coral reefs are properly understood so that we know how we can best protect them. Whether you are a qualified SCUBA diver or you just love to snorkel, if you join one of our reef-based projects – in amazing locations from Belize to The Bahamas – you’ll be contributing to helping ensure the survival of these vital ecosystems.
Click here to view the vast number of projects Earthwatch has to offer.
Biodiversity abounds at coral reefs. Reefs are the biggest living structures and the oldest ecosystems on earth. They are the richest of marine habitats. Yet they could be under serious threat from climate change. Both oceans and climate change are priority research areas for Earthwatch and our research is vital to ensuring coral reefs are properly understood so that we know how we can best protect them. Whether you are a qualified SCUBA diver or you just love to snorkel, if you join one of our reef-based projects – in amazing locations from Belize to The Bahamas – you’ll be contributing to helping ensure the survival of these vital ecosystems.
Click here to view the vast number of projects Earthwatch has to offer.
Coral Cay Conservation
Coral Cay Conservation are award winning specialists in coral reef and tropical forest conservation. You can join projects as a volunteer, researcher or specialist and work hands-on, out in a tropical forest or beach.
Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) offer expeditions that are designed to really make a difference in the places that need it most and there has never been a better time to join an expedition - CCC are now offering up to 40% reductions on all Marine Expeditions for 2009 plus free scuba diving courses for those who join them before the end of May 2009!
Click here for further information on Coral Cay Conservation's current expeditions.
Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) offer expeditions that are designed to really make a difference in the places that need it most and there has never been a better time to join an expedition - CCC are now offering up to 40% reductions on all Marine Expeditions for 2009 plus free scuba diving courses for those who join them before the end of May 2009!
Click here for further information on Coral Cay Conservation's current expeditions.