Shoresearch - Worthing Pipe (23/6/17)

The focus of this survey is a disused Victorian sewage outflow pipe on Worthing’s shingle beach. The man-made structure has created an artificial habitat which is now covered in a wide variety of encrusting organisms. About 8km offshore from this site is the Kingmere MCZ.

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: Brighton Road (east) car park (next to Brooklands Park)

Nearest Post code: BN15 8RP

Map Ref: TQ170030