Seasearch

Dive into Conservation!

Volunteer divers and snorkellers working together for marine conservation

Please note - this website is in the process of being set up, so some of the links may not work as they should. We are aware of this - rest assured all will be fully functioning soon.

Welcome to Seasearch

If you're a recreational diver or snorkeller looking for a new challenge, Seasearch offers an exciting way to learn about marine life while doing your bit to protect and restore our ocean. By collecting information about the habitats, plants and animals you see underwater, you'll be helping us track the health of our marine environments.


The project is led by Seasearch with support from our coordinators and partner organisations. We need data from sites all around Britain and Ireland, including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Wherever you dive, you can take part and you don't have to be a marine expert. Our training courses will teach you everything you need to become a volunteer – whether it's with your club, your buddy or on a Seasearch dive expedition.

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Any dive can be a Seasearch Dive!

Information collected under the water about the marine life and where it lives has made a big difference to what’s known about out seas. Seasearch helps organisations involved with conservation and management by supplying them with information. In recognition of its value, Seasearch received funding from many oganisations. 

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Become a volunteer

If you dive, snorkel or rockpool in Britain or Ireland you could become a Seasearch volunteer. Click here to learn more about how to join this exciting citizen science project.

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Training for all

Seasearch run courses across the UK, throughout the year. Click here to find out more about the courses that we offer, both online and face to face. Courses include practical and theory elements too.

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Seasearch data

Seasearch enables citizen scientists to collect a lot of marine data, but what then happens to that data? Click here to find out more about how the data is used and how you can access it too.

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Blogs - what are we up to?

Blogs are always great to find out what an organisation is up to. Less diving is done in the winter, but this down time is used to catch up on all the form filling. Click here to read the latest blogs.
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About us

This section isn't just about who we are, but also some history behind Seasearch and how it has evolved over time. Click here to meet some of the key players in the organisation, and find out how they keep Seasearch going!

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Contact us

Are you interested in joining us, or do you have a question? Click here to be taken to the contact form, where you can ask your question. Responses may take a day or two, especially when we are out diving.

Dive into conservation!