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Living treasures on the Thanet coastline

Starfish and jellyfish are amongst the living treasures that could be found on this summer’s Seashore Safaris around the Thanet coastline.

 

A total of 12 safaris are being organised by the Thanet Coast Project over the next few weeks across the area, with locations including Birchington, Westgate, Cliftonville, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. The two hour long sessions will allow both children and adults alike to find out what lurks on the rocks and under the water in the area’s rockpools.

 

Full details are as follows:

 

  • Thurs 26 July 3.00pm Western Undercliff, Ramsgate
  • Fri 27 July 4.00pm Westbrook (West promenade car park), Margate
  • Sat 28 July 5.00pm Walpole Bay, Cliftonville
  • Sun 29 July 6.00pm Louisa Bay, Broadstairs

 

  • Thurs 2 August 9.00am Minnis Bay, Birchington
  • Fri 3 August 9.00am Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs
  • Mon 6 August 11.00am St. Mildred’s Bay, Westgate
  • Tues 7 August 12.00pm Joss Bay, Broadstairs
  • Wed 8 August 1.30pm Botany Bay, Broadstairs
  • Thurs 9 August 3.00pm Stone Bay, Broadstairs
  • Fri 10 August 4.30pm East Cliff, Ramsgate
  • Sat 11 August 5.00pm West Bay, Westgate

 

The safaris are part of the Engage Summer Blast, more than 600 events being put on for young people, during the school holidays.

 

Thanet Coast Project Manager, Tony Child, said: “The Seashore Safaris are a great outdoor activity for the family, even on a rainy day! Over the last month, we’ve been finding unusual amounts of starfish and jellyfish on our beautiful coastline, so we’re hopeful that members of the public will help us to find some real gems while we’re out on safari over the next few weeks. Our coastline is an important European marine site, and all these sightings will be added to the scientific data collated by the county’s Biological Records Centre”

 

All Seashore Safaris are run with the help of volunteers from the Thanet Coast Project and in conjunction with the Kent Wildlife Trust. These and other events can all be booked online at http://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/ Alternatively, call the Thanet Coast Project on 01843 577672, or through the Visitor Information Centres on 0870 2646111, who can book online for you.

 

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Published 24.07.07