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Citizen Science Event To Remove The Invasive Alien Sargassum Seaweed

Sun, 14 Jul

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Sandycove, Dun Laoghaire

ID the invasive alien Sargassum seaweed. Why and how to remove plus seaweed uses. To participate please email us survey@coastwatch.org and indicate which group you wish to join. This event is weather dependent. We will email those registered if it has to be postponed. Any queries call:086-811-1684

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Citizen Science Event To Remove The Invasive Alien Sargassum Seaweed
Citizen Science Event To Remove The Invasive Alien Sargassum Seaweed

Time & Location

14 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 12:30

Sandycove, Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove Beach, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, Ireland

About the event

10.30am Introduction & training. Divide into groups

10.45 - 11.00am First Sargassum removal session.

11.00 - 11.30am Layout on shore, measure, weigh, record.

11.00am Refreshments and feedback.

11.30am Second session of Sargassum removal.

12pm Lay out on shore, measure, weigh, collect information.

12.30pm Thank you & END

Group 1- Removal from Rockpools - Colin Reese

Group 2- Removal in and around the seagrass beds Maggie Peterson & Gordon Leonard with Divers and Kayakers

Group 3 - On land weighing, measuring and recording - Roslyn Shaw

Coordination Karin Dubsky

TRAINING

ID the invasive alien Sargassum seaweed. Why and how to remove plus seaweed uses: Karin Dubsky

Health and Safety: Gordon Leonard

To participate please email us survey@coastwatch.org and indicate which group you wish to join.

This event is weather dependant. We will email those registered if it has to be postponed.

Any queries call: 086-811-1684

Acknowledgements: Refreshments and Sargassum composting Dun Laoghaire Rathdown coco.

Download pamphlet here.

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