Seasearch Specialist Course
Nudibranch Biology and ID and Digital
Photography | 
Janolus cristatus from Weybourne |
Tutor: Jim Anderson (Nudibranch)
and Rob Spray (Photography) Jim's website of Scottish Nudibranches is a great ID resource
Date: 14th and 15th June
2008
Time: Saturday 9:30 - 4:30, Sunday
9:00 - 3:30
Location: North
Norfolk
Theory - Sheringham Youth
Hostel
Diving - Weybourne and Cley,
weather permitting
Outline: This course will
introduce the biology and lifecycle of native nudibranch species which Seasearch
volunteers may encounter in their dives around the UK. Understanding their life
styles will aid location and recognition of nudibranch habitats and typical
UK species. The workshop mixes theory and practical sessions, following
presentations with optional dives to reinforce information.
The photography portion of the course is a flexible
sub-component which will be included as time allows and will run in more detail
if the optional diving is affected or reduced by weather or
visibility.
Cost:
£70 each including course materials and
refreshments
Parking at dive sites at attendees own
cost
A deposit of £35 is required to secure a
place
Agenda (guide only):
Saturday
09:30 Arrive and register
10:00 Session 1
11:00 Break
11:30 Session 2
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Session 3 - Dive (optional)
14:30 Break
15:00 Session 4 - Review
16:30 End
19:30 Evening meal (optional)
Sunday
09:00 Session 1
10:30 Break
11:00 Session 2
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Session 3 - Dive (optional)
14:30 Session 4 - Review
15:30 End
Food:
Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are included for
breaks
Meals are not included, a packed lunch for both
days will allow the most flexibility for dive planning. The venue can provide packed or hot lunches. If you would like to join the group meal on the
Saturday night please inform the organiser - a deposit will be
required
Accommodation:
All options will fill quickly in June, book
early!
Sheringham Youth Hostel also offers rooms at £20
per person per night
Hotel - The Maltings Weybourne will be the venue
for the group meal and has rooms
There are numerous B&Bs and campsites in the
area
Diving:
The diving is optional
The practical portion of the course is shore diving
on the two local wrecks at Cley and Weybourne
The dives are shallow (5-10m) and close to shore
but require a walk (2-300m) and surface swim (50-100m)
Local airfills are not always available - bring 2
cylinders if possible
Many people could make both dives on one 12 litre
cylinder
Normal Seasearch qualification requirements apply -
Minimum Sport Diver, 20 dives, 10 in UK
Organiser:
Dawn Watson
1 Town Houses
Yoxford Road
Sibton
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 2LX
Phone: 01728 660 598
E-mail: seasearch at 1townhouses.co.uk
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Constructive
comments and corrections are welcome, as always :-)
Rob and Dawn
