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World Oceans Day was first declared as 8th June at the Biodiversity Conference “Earth Summit” of World Leaders in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Events will occur all around the world on and around this day. 
Members in other parts of the British Isles are encouraged to organise their own exhibitions. 

World Oceans Day 2001 (Links)

"World Oceans Day" Smart Group
http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/oceans

Saturday  8, 9, 10 June 2001
Main events on the  9 June 2001

World Oceans Day Events: Plymouth
 

WWF and partners in Plymouth bring you a weekend of festivities in and around city to celebrate the wonders of our seas…

Plenty to see and do for all!

Treasure hunt
Boat trips
Competitions
Lecture/talks
Face painting
Surfboard race
Street entertainers
Rockpool rambles
Roadshows/Exhibitions
Diving event…and much, much more!

To find us, head for the National Marine Aquarium and the nearby historic Barbican!

National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth
PL4 0LF.
 

For a full programme of events and venues please contact Alison Parrett at WWF on 01483 412517 or visit our  Oceans Recovery Campaign  website: http://www.wwf-uk.org/orca

Event organised in partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust, National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Young People's Agenda 21, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science, The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, The Shark Trust, and University of Plymouth

Supported by South West Marine, Regional Development Agency
 

Most public exhibitions on Sat 9th, but Yellow Submarine and others all weekend.

Special events include Boat trip up the Yealm, large diver recording event and Shark evening at the NMA.
 

Regards, Doug

Douglas Herdson
Information Officer
National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth  PL4 0LF
UK

Telephone: (+44)01752 275216 / 01752 600301
Fax: (+44)01752 600593
Email: douglas.herdson@national-aquarium.co.uk

visit our web site http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk
 

World Oceans Day Event:  Helford, Cornwall
Strandline Search and Marine Mosaics

The Helford Voluntary Marine Conservation Area are organising an event for World Oceans Day this year.

"Strandline Search and Marine Mosaics"
Sunday 3rd June 2001, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm.
Fascinating finds and fun on the beach with HVMCA Education Ranger, Ruth Adams, at Treath on the South shore of the Helford. Free. Please wear outdoor clothing and shoes you are prepared to get wet!
Meet in Helford public car park (OS grid ref: SW 759 262)
Contact Ruth on (01326) 241633.

All the best,
Ruth Adams
Helford Education Ranger
Unit 4, Higher Bochym Rural Workshops
Cury Cross Lanes
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7AZ

Tel: 01326 241633

Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, TR4 9DJ
Contact Tricia Hoskings (01872) 240777 
 

WORLD OCEANS DAY: 
BOSTON WASH BANKS PROJECT, LINCS.

3 June 2001

Wow! - Let's go on a World Oceans Day walk

Sunday 3, 2 pm and 3 pm
2:00 pm - Meet at Haven Country Park car park, Fishtoft for the full four mile walk...
3:00 pm - or join the walk at Cut End car park, Fishtoft for a walk of two miles.

Get to know more about the history and wildlife of Boston, The Wash and the sea beyond. Get fit and meet new friends.
No need to book.

Dominic Doble RSPB (The Boston Wash Banks Project) 

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Grid References for the two start points (Lincolnshire County Council footpaths policy not withstanding) are
 Pilgrims Memorial   TF360403
 Cut End Car Park   TF380392

Welcome
The area of The Boston Wash Banks combines some of the best of our natural and built heritage. Vast shimmering salt marshes edge the bird filled mudflats of The Wash and inland St Botolph's Church spire, "the Stump", towers over the historic market town of Boston.

Underneath big Lincolnshire skies, this open agricultural landscape is protected from the North Sea by a series of sea banks, The Boston Wash Banks. As part of an exciting new flood defence project, these banks have been rebuilt and a new RSPB reserve at Freiston Shore comprising areas of salt marsh, mudflats and a lagoon is being created.

Join us on one of our events as we explore this fascinating corner of England's Wild East.

Where to meet
Start points for the events are given in the individual entries below.

Call (01205) 724678 if you need further directions.

Cost of events and booking
Unless otherwise stated all events are free and booking is essential. Call (01205) 724648.

Early morning breakfasts and wholesome lunches
Hot meals can be booked with local pubs after early morning walks and for breaks during all-day events. Please see entries below and give a weeks notice.

Children
We regret that we are unable to accept unaccompanied children on any of our events.

Disabled access
If you have any questions regarding disabled access at any of these events, please contact the Project Officers on (01205) 724678.

Public transport
Boston has a main line train station, enquiries 08457 484950. There is no public transport to Freiston Shore and Frampton Marsh RSPB nature reserves.

Toilets
Public conveniences can be found at the Market Place Boston.
They open:  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8 am - 6 pm
  Wednesdays and Saturdays    6 am - 6 pm
  Sundays and Bank Holidays    10 am - 4 pm
Temporary toilets will be available at the Party in the Park event and the Freiston Shore Open Day.

Tourist information
Boston Tourist Information Centre,
Assembly Rooms, Market Place,
Boston, PE21 6NN.
(01205) 356656.

Contact details;
RSPB Boston Wash Banks Project Officer,
RSPB Lincolnshire Wash Office,
Parker House Business Centre,
61 Horseshoe Lane, Kirton,
Boston, PE20 1LW.
Telephone and fax: (01205) 724678
E-mail: thebostonwashbanks@rspb.org.uk
Website: http://www.thebostonwashbanks.com

What to wear
When attending outdoor events please wear suitable clothing and footwear. We recommend it is warm and waterproof for the winter, showerproof and sun blocking in summer. The marsh and sea banks can be muddy throughout the year so warm, waterproof footwear, with good grip and ankle support is suggested.

Wild birds
Whilst we have done our best to choose the best sites and times for these guided walks, the birds and wildlife described in them are wild creatures and we cannot guarantee that they will perform on demand.

Dominic

Sender: Dominic.Doble@rspb.org.uk

Friday, Saturday & Sunday  9-11 June 2001

WORLD OCEANS WEEKEND 2001
Swansea, South Wales

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FRIDAY  8 JUNE 2001:

WORLD OCEANS DAY LECTURES at the Environment Centre, Swansea

7.30 pm - 8.30 pm                       MARINE MAMMALS OF GOWER

8.30 pm (12.30 pm US time)         LIVE LINK-UP TO ORCA PROJECT ON US WEST COAST

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SATURDAY  9 JUNE 2001:

WOW FAMILY FUN DAY at the Environment Centre, Swansea

11.00 am - 3.00 pm                  GUIDE TO ROCKPOOLING with Howie Watkins

                                            SURFING THE WORLD

                                            OCEANSCAPE FRIEZE

                                            and lots more to do and see

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SUNDAY  10 JUNE 2001:

WOW FAMILY BEACH TRIP at Port Eynon Salthouse Beach on the Gower, SW Wales

12 noon                FREE BUS LEAVES ENVIRONMENT CENTRE, SWANSEA

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm   BEACH CLEAN-UP AND SURVEY

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm   ROCKPOOLING with Howie Watkins and friends

4.00 pm - 5.00 pm   SAND SCULPTURES

5 pm                     FREE BUS LEAVES PORT EYNON
 

A free bus leaves the Environment Centre at 11 am on Sunday returning from Port Eynon at 5 pm. Seats must be booked in advance. Call (01792) 480200

The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea SA1 1RY. Tel: (01792) 480200
E-mail office@environmentcentre.org.uk   Website: http://www.environmentcentre.org.uk

World Oceans Day
Seashore Safari at South Landing, Flamborough Head

Saturday 9 June   1:00 pm: 

Seashore Safari at South Landing, Flamborough Head, Yorkshire.
Led by members of Marine Conservation Society and Yorkshire
Wildlife Trust the walk will look at life in the rockpools below the chalk
cliffs. Meeting point at South Landing Heritage Coast Centre (TA 230694),
half mile south of Flamborough Village, three miles north-east of
Bridlington. 

Contact John Drewett 01969 640544.

World Oceans Day
Moray Firth, NE Scotland

3 Day Festival
8th, 9th & l0th June
At The Moray Firth Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay
 

Events Programme:
From Friday To Sunday (10.30-5 p.m.) There will be
Environmental Exhibitions, Including WDCS 100 foot Long Blue
Whale Model, Bouncy Castles & Children's Activities with Live
Music Saturday & Sunday. Plus: -

Friday
10.45 a.m. Celebrate the Seaside World Oceans Day Lecture
11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. - "A Dolphins Tail" Puppet Theatre
(Schools Only Performance)
5.00 p.m. Dolphin Survey - Slide Talk & 2 hour Survey Cruise With
Research Scientist (£15)
7.00 p.m. - "A Dolphins Tail" Puppet Theatre

Saturday
All Day Cetacean Shore Watch & Coastal Cruises
11.00 a.m. Crab Football Competition
11.45 a.m. Slide Presentation By Charlie Phillips "Dolphins Of The
Moray Firth"
1.30 p.m. Story Telling With Doug Hawkes
2.00 p.m. "Save Our Seas" Banner Design Competition
3.00 p.m. Slide Presentation By Allan Bantick "Otters"
3.30 p.m. Treasure Hunt
5.00 p.m. Dolphin Survey - Slide Talk & 2 Hour Survey Cruise With Research Scientist (£15)
7.00 p.m. "A  Dolphins Tail" Puppet Theatre
8.00 p.m. Evening Barbecue

Sunday
Coastal Cruises All Day
10.30 a.m. 10 Mile Sponsored Walk For Whales & Dolphins 2001
11.00 a.m. "A Dolphins Tail"  Puppet Theatre
11.30 a.m. Beach Clean with the Marine Conservation Society
1.30 p.m. Story Telling
2.00 p.m. Whale Stranding Rescue Exercise By B.D.M.L.R.
3.00 p.m. Coracle Racing
4.00 p.m. "The Moray Coast" Lecture By Doug Hawkes, Coastal
Ranger
5.00 p.m. Close of Festival

For more information please phone the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre, Tugnet, Spey Bay on 01343-820339 or E-Mail enquiries@mfwc.co.uk
Visit Our Web Site http://www.mfwc.co.uk
 

 
The Glaucus 2001 CD-ROM will be an improved version of the 2000 issue. This will not be available until later this year. Members joining with the Premier Membership (including the CD-ROM) have the option of receiving the current Glaucus 2000 CD-ROM or to wait for the new version.

MARINE WILDLIFE NEWS

2 June 2001 A pair of Mute Swans with six furry cygnets greeted the workers setting up at the stalls for Adur World Oceans Day, but as the neap tide ebbed they had disappeared before the start of the event.      Adur World Oceans Day 2001 Report World Oceans Day Smart Group     The day was overcast with brief periods of sun through gaps in the clouds and short periods of torrential rain that sent people diving for cover in the marquee.   24 May 2001 Large plankton blooms are prominent on both sides of the English Channel and at least as far west as Dorset. Phaeocystis Phaeocystis is a minute organism which can reproduce in enormous numbers, and is an example of the phytoplankton. Phaeocystis 'blooms' are called by names like Slurry Water and Baccy Juice, and are an annual occurrence off the Sussex and Kent coasts in May and June. Blooms are also found of other coasts including the coast of Cornwall. The Sussex species is Phaeocystis pouchetti. Marine Wildlife of the North-east Atlantic Ocean Group 20 May 2001 Benty and a group of & Bottle-nosed Dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, including a calf, and swam with canoeists for a whole day in 10 metres of water, chasing sand-eels opposite South Sands and out to Bolt Tail, Salcombe, south Devon. Report by Joan Edwards (Marine Programme, Wildlife Trusts) BMLSS Cetacean Page 17 May 2001 Fishermen Peter Gay and Peter Drelaud caught a red Lobster, Homarus gammarus, off the south east of Jersey, in April. Fisherman Ian Stewart who caught one in 1971 (this may have come from the English Channel N.J.) said that he understood the last locally recorded case was 1920. The Lobster is to be sold to an aquarium. Report by Nicolas Jouault 15 May 2001 Basking Sharks have been seen in appreciable numbers off the south Devon coast. Ten sharks were seen feeding just outside the mouth of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge estuary. Report from Nigel Mortimer  Earlier in the month there have been reports of up to 24 Basking Sharks of Start Point.  Report from Jenny Glanville 1 & 3 May 2001 An American Ring-necked Duck, Aythya collaris, has been seen on several occasions on the Loch of Braw (south Mainland) and photographed by Paul Sclater on the Loch of Tingwall on the Shetland Isles. Report and photographs on Shetland Wildlife

The British Marine Life Study Society web pages were not available on 27 April 2001 for technical reasons.

The web pages are available for permanent reference on the CD-ROM. 
 

The Homepage can now be accessed by typing in:
http://www.glaucus.co.uk

Sub-directories cannot be accessed directly through this domain. 
This URL access was faulty during the last month, but it has now been restored.

Please send any reports of missing links and images to: Glaucus@hotmail.com

DIARY

In chronological order, the most recent events are at the top of the page. Events open to the public, free or for a nominal charge only are included. Most Seminars need to be booked in advance

BIOSIS  Conference Calendar for Zoology
(Major Link of all biological conferences around the world)
 

Devon Wildlife Trust

Wembury Bay  Rockpool Rambles
Contact  Wembury Marine Centre   Tel:  01752 862538

Leaflet from Devon Wildlife Trust   Tel:  01392 279244.

Southampton Oceanography Centre 2001 1st March Galapagos oil spill Ken Collins 5th April Cold, deep coral reefs Alex Rogers 3rd May Dolphins on our doorstep Andy Williams & Jenny Mallinson 7th June Wrasse watching Ken Collins 5th July Salmon migration Adrian Fewings 2nd August Honduras reefs Lisa Browning 6th September Swanage 'coral ' maerl Ken Collins 4th October Deep Sea Cucumbers Ben Wigham 1st November Solent, past and present Jack Coughlan 6th December Aliens of inner space Peter Herring    DIVING SURVEYS    16/17 June Dorset seabed survey dives (maerl)  http://www.mcsuk.org/home.html  Contact: Dr Lin Baldock   Seasearch http://www.seasearch.co.uk/takepart.html Peter Tinsley, c/o Dorset Wildlife Trust, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset  WHALE & DOLPHIN SURVEYS Reporting line number for any sightings:  01929 421111  6th July Bay of Biscay, P&O ferries  25th October contact   Andy Williams   For more information, contact:  Jenny Mallinson Tel:  023 80 596299 More Information Link  Map to Southampton Oceanography Centre   Best wishes Dr Ken Collins Senior Research Fellow School of Ocean and Earth Science University of Southampton Southampton Oceanography Centre European Way Southampton SO14 3ZH. U.K. Email: kjc@soc.soton.ac.uk http://www.soc.soton.ac.uk/SOES/RES/groups/reef

Diary Page (Link)

Clicking on the Dolphin links to a BMLSS Cetacean web page on the Internet for links to dolphin watching sites in the NE Atlantic Ocean and around the British Isles as well links for lots of whale and dolphin reports.  The Whale watching information was included in previous issues of Torpedo, but the bulletin has now been streamlined to avoid repetition.

WORLD OCEANS DAY
 
 

Under Sea Wind

MAN'S IMPACT ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

 
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Under Sea Wind (BMLSS)
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REPORT FORMS

Official Marine Nature Conservation Review (JNCC) Report Forms
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FORUM

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None

 
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