Falmouth is a stunning place with diverse marine life and a vibrant community. As more people move to the area, there is a growing need to raise awareness about marine conservation and protect the ocean that sustains us. That's where Falmouth Marine Conservation comes in!
FMC is a group of active volunteers, established in 2016 by founder Meg Hayward-Smith, with a mission to empower the community to protect the local marine environment. The group currently runs a variety of programmes that engage the community in Falmouth to play a part in the conservation of their local marine environment. FMC’s Education and Outreach programme engages local schools and organisations through educational events about marine life and cutting-edge research. They also run family-friendly rock pooling sessions year-round to inspire young and old with the incredible species that can be found at their favourite beach while learning to respect the environment.
By inspiring the community to protect the marine environment and live alongside marine wildlife harmoniously, FMC hopes to make a lasting impact. Research is also a crucial part of their work. They collect data and record local wildlife sightings to support conservation efforts and gain a better understanding of the local coast. They also work with Natural England on Pacific Oysters, Cornwall Wildlife Trust on the group’s monthly Seaquest, and collaborate with the University of Exeter in their new Seagrass Project, as well as with Research Development UK with their new Cetacean Acoustic Trend Tracking project.
A spokesperson from Falmouth Marine Conservation said: “We are huge believers in citizen science and all of our projects are open for anyone to get involved with. At Falmouth Marine Conservation, we believe that everyone can make a difference in protecting our local marine environment. By working together, we can ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and for the marine life that surrounds us.”
For more information about Falmouth Marine Conservation, go to www.falmouthmarineconservation.co.uk
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