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From coloured seaweeds to crabs, shellfish and anemones – discover the life in Thanet’s chalk reef and rock pools with a Seashore Safari.
The Thanet Coast Project will be visiting different bays around the isle- which is part of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area – known for its marine life and habitats along the longest continuous stretch of coastal chalk in the country.
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All events last for up to two hours and are suitable for all the family, but particularly 4-11 year-olds. Children must be always be accompanied by a responsible adult. The events are run with the help of Thanet Coast Project volunteers, and rely on donations to keep going.
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You will need sturdy footwear for walking in rockpools and on the rocky shore (eg wetshoes, or wellies). The walking terrain will be uneven, wet and slippery – so care is required.
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Bring your own container (bucket, or a white old empty ice cream tub is suitable) to temporary observe shore life and then return it. A plastic sieve may also be useful for catching swimming life. There will be some tubs and sieves available.
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Bring a pencil to tick the shore life as you find it – a small booklet will be provided for this. Bring your own refreshments for enjoying on the beach after the event.
When on the shore you are in the marine animal’s home – so please treat all living life with great care!
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Suggested donation of £2 per person (adult & child). YOU CAN DONATE ONLINE HERE BEFOREHAND or on the day if you have change.
Book here
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DATES, TIMES & LOCATION
Sun 31 July, 8am – Minnis Bay, Birchington (CT7 9QP) – Meet: Besides the small tidal pool (on the east side of the bay near the cliff)
Mon 1 August, 8am – West Bay, Westgate (CT8 8QZ)- Meet: On the sandy beach on the east side of the bay (next to the chalk reef – access via the steps just to the north of the cafe, and across the chalk reef)
Tues 2 August, 8:30am – St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate (CT8 8TP) – Meet: On the sandy beach (on the east side of the bay, next to the chalk reef)
Wed 3 August, 9am – Margate Main Sands (CT9 1XN) – Meet: On the beach (on the western side of the tidal pool, next to the Nayland Rock chalk reef)
Thur 4 August, 10am – Walpole Bay, Margate (CT9 3HF) – Meet: On the sandy beach, on east side of the Walpole Tidal Pool.
Fri 5 August, 10.30am – Western Undercliff, Ramsgate (CT11 9PH) – Meet: On the beach below the slipway (west of the artificial beaches, next to the small tidal pool)
Mon 15 Aug, 9.00am – Botany Bay, Broadstairs (CT10 3LG) -Meet: the sandy beach, close to the chalk stacks. (Note: Please park in Palm Bay Avenue – 15 min walk; or Botany Bay Avenue or Percy Avenue. Other roads in Kingsgate can get congested, or are private – and parked cars may get car parking tickets)
Tue 16 Aug 9:30am – Stone Bay, Broadstairs (CT10 1DP) – Meet: On the beach (opposite – steps down from Eastern Esplanade, close to the RNLI Lifeguard station)
Wed 17 Aug, 10:00am – Louisa Bay, Broadstairs (CT10 1QE) – Meet: On the beach (on southern side of the bay, down from the slope onto the beach)
Thur 18 Aug, 10:30am – Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs (CT10 1TA) – Meet: On the beach (on the south side of the bay, close to the chalk reef)