Dr Maria Vittoria Marra will be presenting this short introduction to sponge identification. Though sponges are one of the most commonly seen species by divers they are extremely under recorded and make up only 8% of Seasearch records in Ireland. This course is aimed at recorders interested in expanding their knowledge of this under recorded ... Read more
Martin Kiely, knowledgeable and award winning photographer, will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. This talk will ... Read more
The second of a series of 2 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the ... Read more
Aoibheann Gillispie-Mules will be giving an introductory workshop on how to identify the seaweeds most commonly seen while diving. You can register for this free online workshop here.
We're delighted that Dr Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter of the KelpRes project is once again offering her vast expertise on all things algae related. This workshop will cover how to identify, press and appreciate the importance of the common seaweeds in Irish waters. It's intended to be aimed at complete novices and those who know their way ... Read more
This workshop will focus on identifying hermit crabs and spider crabs . This is an advanced course which assumes a basic knowledge of crustacean identification and biology. You can register for this free online talk here.
This workshop will focus on identifying swimming crabs and other brachyurans. This is an advanced course which basic knowledge of crustacean identification and biology. You can register for this free online talk here.
Online talk by John Kelly, Invasive Species Programme Manager at the National Biodiversity Data Centre. This talk will provide an introduction to identifying some of the marine invasive species present in Irish waters. We will also touch on ways divers can help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species by practicing good biosecurity. This ... Read more
Course content: Find out about the Seasearch project Gain a basic grounding in marine recording Learn how to recognise and classify marine habitats Learn how to complete the Seasearch Observation Form by watching a ‘video dive’ Complete two dives (or snorkels) with a Seasearch tutor This is an introductory course aimed at giving divers and ... Read more
The workshop will cover how to identify the major families of polychaetes found along the Irish coast, and the common genera within them. The morphological characters used to identify each group will be covered, along with the habitats they would be expected to be found in. Examples of common species will be shown as examples, ... Read more
