Shoresearch - Eastbourne (9/5/17)

The Pound is located to the western end of Eastbourne’s shingle beach and falls within the Beachy Head East recommended MCZ. Extensive chalk reef is exposure at low tide creating a rocky shore habitat and tidal pools. The site is enhanced by the specialist plants that grow on the shingle at the top of the beach.

Shoresearch is a volunteer scheme to identify and record animals, plants and habitats along our shoreline. The aim of the project is to build a baseline of data on intertidal wildlife around Sussex to help promote its conservation.

• Appropriate clothing for weather conditions on the day (warm clothing and waterproof trousers are often useful; sun protection)
• Sturdy footwear - wellies or other waterproof footwear, preferably with good ankle support
• Drinking water
• A hand lens is useful, if you have one
• Washing-up gloves are useful for poking about in rock-pools in cold weather!
• Collins Pocket Guide to the Sea Shore of Britain and Northern Europe is a useful field guide (although not essential)

Meeting Point: ‘The Kiosk’ – small café on corner of Duke’s Drive, near St. Bede’s School.

Nearest Postcode: BN20 7XL

Map Ref: TV602970