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Seasearch is a national project for volunteer sports divers who have an interest in what they're seeing under water, want to learn more and want to help protect the marine environment. The main aim is to map out the various types of sea bed found in the near-shore zone, up to about 5 miles off the coast or 30m depth around the whole of the British Isles. In addition we are recording what lives in each area, establishing the richest sites for marine life, the sites where there are problems and the sites which need protection.
Red blenny at Carrick-a-rede by Chris Wood
You don't need any experience in marine biology to take part in Seasearch - just enthusiasm! Divers should be qualified to a minimum of BSAC Sports diver, PADI rescue diver or equivalent with 25 cold water dives. If you would like to get involved please get in touch. We are happy to come and give a short talk to your dive club if you would like to find out more.
Seasearch volunteers ready to explore Carlingford Lough
Contact us
Want to know more about Seasearch? Please get in touch with Charmaine Beer the Northern Ireland co-ordinator.
If enquiring about a course please include details of your diving qualifications.
Email: seasearchni@gmail.com
Seasearch is co-ordinated by the Marine Conservation Society on behalf of the Seasearch Steering Group which comprises the Marine Conservation Society, Wildlife Trusts, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, English Nature, Countryside Council for Wales, Scottish Natural Heritage, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Environment Agency, Marine Biological Association, Nautical Archaeological Society, British Sub-Aqua Club, Sub Aqua Association, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Scottish Sub Aqua Club and independent marine life experts.
All images are copyright of seasearch or contributing photographer - all rights are reserved.