Mounts Bay Marine Group

Cornwall's Geological Story
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:45 (Europe/London) | The Lugger Inn, The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4DL, United Kingdom
Dr. Sam Hughes, Cornwall Geologist

Dr. Sam Hughes will tell is Cornwall’s Geological Story – the dynamic tale of Earth’s history. He will explain how the landscape around us has been shaped, and the way that geology has also influenced the history and every culture of the county.

Starting with the very oldest, he will help us to recognise key geological features and, ready for your next walk by the coast, he will reveal to us how to read the very rocks beneath our feat!
Suggested donation: £5. Your donations go towards future community engagement activities, our Seagrass and Kelp monitoring project, equipment, training and insurance costs.

Monthly Meeting
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-05 18:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date | The Lugger Inn, The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4DL, United Kingdom
We would love to welcome any new members or those interested in finding out more about our upcoming volunteering opportunities and our new marine adventures.

Seal Research Trust Monthly Meeting
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | On-Line Event
The Seal Research Trust hosts free, monthly, online “Seal Sessions” on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month at 19:00 (7PM) GMT. These sessions offer updates on seal research, conservation, and volunteer activities from the South West UK and beyond. To join, email seals@sealresearchtrust.com for the meeting link.

Seasearch Observer Course
2026-03-07 09:00 - 2026-03-08 17:30 | Shortlanesend Village Hall, School Hill, Shortlanesend, TR4 9DU, United Kingdom
Seasearch is a national project which trains divers, freedivers and snorkellers to record the wildlife they see on their dives. It gives additional purpose to your diving and is great fun as well as providing vital information for our conservation work.
This course is aimed at giving divers new to the project an introduction to the Seasearch programme. It is suitable for all divers including those who are already good at marine species Id and for those who are total beginners at marine id. At the end of the course you will be able to complete the Seasearch Observation Form to a level suitable to make the information you record really count, and take part in Seasearch dives, either on your own, with your club or on dives organised by Seasearch partners.
Cost – £70per person, which includes a copy of the Seasearch Guide to marine life (rrp £19.95) and a course pack.

For additional information and registration, click here.

Encounters with Blue Sharks in Cornwall
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:45 | The Lugger Inn, The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4DL, United Kingdom
Vicky Fryer, Mark Johns, Andy Bennets and Team from Blue Shark Snorkel

Vicky Fryer and her expert Team will reveal the natural history of Blue Sharks as studied and witnessed through the Blue Shark Snorkel business that she runs here out of Penzance.
They will dispel the myths that abound about sharks being aggressive and, instead, present the Blue Shark as the gentle and inquisitive creature that they know it to be!
Starting with the very oldest, he will help us to recognise key geological features and, ready for your next walk by the coast, he will reveal to us how to read the very rocks beneath our feat!
Suggested donation: £5. Your donations go towards future community engagement activities, our Seagrass and Kelp monitoring project, equipment, training and insurance costs.

Rockpool Ramble with Mounts Bay Marine Group - Event Cancelled
2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Battery Rocks, Battery Road, Cornwall, TR18 4FF, United Kingdom
Cancelled due to the high winds forecasted.

Explore the rockpools at Battery Rocks to observe and learn about the marine life that inhabits this unique ecosystem.
FREE
Open to ALL ages
NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No equipment required, just bring along your enthusiasm!
Please wear sensible footwear. Absolutely no flip flops or crocs.

Plastices Pollution Webinar
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | On-Line Event
From our rivers to our coastline, plastic pollution is impacting the places we love. It’s time to better understand the problem and what we can do about it.
Join members of the South West Marine Ecosystem’s Plastic Pollution Community of Practice (CoP) as they explore:
– The scale of plastic pollution locally and beyond
– The biggest contributors to the problem
– Impacts on our environment and communities
– Practical steps to solving the problem
– The future research agenda

Click here for more information.

Rockpool Ramble with Mounts Bay Marine Group
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Battery Rocks, Battery Road, Cornwall, TR18 4FF, United Kingdom
Explore the rockpools at Battery Rocks to observe and learn about the marine life that inhabits this unique ecosystem.
FREE
Open to ALL ages
NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No equipment required, just bring along your enthusiasm!
Please wear sensible footwear. Absolutely no flip flops or crocs.

Seaquest with Mount's Bay Marine Group
2026-05-31 10:00, 2026-06-28 10:00, 2026-07-26 10:00, 2026-09-27 10:00, 2026-10-25 10:00
Seaquest Southwest is a citizen science marine recording project run by Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Living Seas Team. It is one of Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s fantastic marine projects aimed at better understanding, conserving and protecting marine wildlife and wild places for future generations, collecting sightings data on the abundance and distribution of marine megafauna around the Cornish coast.
Join the intrepid volunteers of Mount’s Bay Marine Group on Saint Michael’s Mount for a few hours of observation, recording, and fun, weather permitting. If interested and/or you would like additional information, please contact us. We are limited to 10 spots per date.
For additional information on the Seaquest Southwest Programme by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, click here.
*We meet at 10:00am (pretty sharpish) in Folly Field Car Park and take the boat or walk across to the Mount.
*Our survey takes place between: 11:00am – 13:00pm on the green lawn below Sir John’s Study at the castle summit.
*The St Aubyn Foundation are happy to provide a FREE FROTHY COFFEE or hot drink (please bring a travel cup) and can also ensure we can park for free.
*Sensible footwear/layers/waterproofs/sou’westers/sunscreen, snacks and drinks that you need – as for all our outdoor events.
