AONB Coast & Estuaries
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Local Beach Cleaning Events
The Marine Conservation Society has a country-wide campaign that invites local communities to help combat marine pollution. As part of this campaign the following Adopt-a-Beach and Beachwatch events will be taking place in South Devon AONB -
Make sure to wear warm clothes, wellies and bring gardening gloves and a clip board to survey what you find. Children must be accompanied by an adult, unsuitable for very young children and dogs.
| Date | Beach | Time |
| Sun 19th Apr | Cockleridge - map ref: SX664 441 | 2pm |
| Sun 28th Jun | Cockleridge - map ref: SX664 441 | 3pm |
| Sun 12th Jul | Salcombe/Kingsbridge - meet at either Batson Creek or Whitestrand Boat Hire Office (for a boat trip to Scoble Point) | 3.30pm |
| Sun 20th Sept | Salcombe/Kingsbridge - meet at either Batson Creek or Whitestrand Boat Hire Office (for a boat trip to Scoble Point) | 2pm |
| Sun 20th Sept | Cockleridge - map ref: SX664 441 | 2pm |
For more information on the Marine Conservation Society's Adopt-a-Beach and Beachwatch initiatives click here...
Marine litter has a major impact on wildlife through entanglement and ingestion. Litter not only effects wildlife, but every one of us. Litter can be a health hazard, off putting to tourists and cause fouling of fishing gear and boat propellers. It costs UK taxpayers and beach managers many millions of pounds to clear-up and dispose of annually.
If you are keen to know how you can help, contact Nigel Mortimer, South Devon AONB Estuaries Officer, on 01803 861465 or email nigel.mortimer@southdevonaonb.org.uk