About the event

Join us at Braunton Countryside Centre for this day long session, which will consist of a morning indoor session, learning about; the Marine Strandings Network is and how it works, cetacean (dolphin, whales and porpoise) identification, H&S, and how to use our recording forms for dead stranded cetaceans and seals to gather the vital records we need.

In the afternoon we will head down to the beach to run a simulated dead stranding using life-sized model of a dolphin, porpoise, and seal to train you in recording, health and safety, and retrieval procedures. This will be a fun day, but with a serious purpose.

The training costs £15 and booking is essential as places are limited. At the end of the day, you will complete a registration form to join DWT's Marine Strandings Network (MSN) and receive a digital training pack to take home with you.

You will need to bring your own lunch, and be sure to bring warm clothes, water proofs and sensible shoes with you for the afternoon outdoor session. Parking is available next to the Centre in Caen Street Car Park, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AA. Card and cash payments are accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This training is for (adult) Devon/Somerset residents who will volunteer to attend strandings along the North Devon & Somerset coastline. There is a separate course on October 24th for Devon residents wishing to attend strandings along the South Devon coastline.