Seasearch Observer Course (26/04/25)

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!

Location: Cockcroft building, University of Brighton

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]

Sussex Wildlife Trust needs to be able to share your contact details with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) in order to register you as a Seasearch volunteer once you have completed the course. These details will only be shared for the purposes of Seasearch and you will not be contacted by MCS for any other reason, unless you have requested to be.

Seasearch Observer Course and Book - £70.00

Seasearch Observer Course only - £50.00

Booking essential