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Helford Marine Conservation Group (HMCG) AGM
BycharliAt the group’s AGM on Saturday 11 March, after 12 years as Chair, Dave Thompson announced he was stepping down. Dave’s huge contribution over the years was acknowledged by the meeting and the search started for a new Chair. Dr Pamela Tompsett, a founding member of the HMCG, was recognised for her valuable contribution to…
Shoresearch
ByjeffShoresearch is a citizen science project run by Cornwall Wildlife Trust that aims to improve our understanding of marine life within and around Cornwall’s Marine Protected Areas. Volunteers are provided training on shore identification and are encouraged to take part in organised events and to run their own surveys.
See what we found in rook-pooling on Helford Passage beach at Christmas:
Helford VMCA at the Falmouth Marine School Fresher’s Fair
BycharliHelford VMCA’s Elizabeth West was at the Falmouth Marine School’s Fresher’s Fair on Friday 28th September armed with banners, leaflets and lots of enthusiasm! Elizabeth was representing the Helford VMCA and ensuring new students at Cornwall’s ‘College of the Ocean’ were informed about the work of the VMCG, our events program, marine surveys and volunteering…
Shore search reveals stunning marine wildlife around the Cornish coast!
BycharliVolunteers from Cornwall Wildlife Trust were recently treated to some incredible finds during a county-wide survey of life on some of our most important rocky shores. The ‘shore search’ survey was carried out at St Agnes, Polzeath, Looe, Fowey and Helford over four days, which saw some of the lowest spring tides of the year.
Seaweed Fun
BycharliSunday 16th March saw a group of us down on the beach at Prisk, with scientific adviser Angie Gall to have our first ‘teach on the beach’ session to improve our identification skills ready for the summer season. We concentrated on Seaweeds this time, gathering a good selection of species to take back with us…
HVMCA Information Boards
BycharliTo mark the 25th anniversary of the Helford Voluntary Marine Conservation Area in 2013 we are replacing the old HMVCA boards around the river. There are currently 11 of these boards at key access points on both sides of the river. This is the new style of board, designed by Sarah McCartney at the Cornwall…




