Seasearch Observer Course Saturday 16th May 2026 (2103 + 37040)

Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

Cockcroft Building, University of Brighton | Brighton and Hove

Sussex Wildlife Trust
Publisher/HostSussex Wildlife Trust
Seasearch Observer Course Saturday 16th May 2026 (2103 + 37040)
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Seasearch Observer course hosted by Sussex Wildlife Trust at Brighton University
About this Event

Seasearch is a project for volunteer divers and snorkelers who have an interest in underwater life, want to learn more, and want to help protect the marine environment around the coasts of the UK.

This classroom-based course is for those new to Seasearch and marine recording to get a basic grounding in survey techniques and marine life identification. At the end of the course you will be able to complete the Seasearch Observation form and take part in Seasearch surveys either on your own, with your club or on targeted dives organised by Seasearch coordinators.

During the course we'll be covering Seasearch itself (its aims, history and achievements), a basic introduction to the variety of marine life in British and Irish waters, recognising and classifying marine habitats, and how to fill in the Observation Form. The course concludes with a 'video dive' and an opportunity to practice filling in a form without getting wet!
Your course fee includes the option to purchase a copy of The Diver’s Guide To The Marine Life of Britain and Ireland (2nd Edition). We will be referring to this book during the course and it will be your go-to ID guide once you get started as a Seasearch volunteer. If you already own a copy of this book, please select the ‘course only’ option when booking your place.

For further information, please visit our Seasearch webpage or the National Seasearch website.

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Ward via [email protected]

As a national programme, your attendance on the course is recorded on a national database, alongside your contact details. By attending this course, Sussex Wildlife Trust needs to be able to share your contact details with our national partners, Seasearch CIC. Your details will never be shared further and will only ever be used for the purposes of Seasearch.

Seasearch Observer Course and Book - £70.00

Seasearch Observer Course only - £50.00


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cockcroft Building, University of Brighton, Lewes Road, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 50.00 to GBP 70.00

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