Mounts Bay Marine Group

Seal Research Trust Monthly Meeting
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, 2026-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | 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.

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.

Monthly Meeting
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, 2026-11-02 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.

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.
