Doing your bit
Why not take a closer look at the issues highlighted below and see what you can do to help us protect the dolphins and other wildlife of the Bay.
Report it! Have you seen any unusual species out at sea or on the SAC beaches? If so why not report your sighting and help with the important task of monitoring species abbundance and migration along our coasts. Click here to enter your sighting in the CCW database. Also you can contribute to the MarLin website which gives updated information on many marine UK species (recording hotline - 01752 255026).
Strandings: Please report any live strandings to the Welsh RSPCA at 08705 555999. Please report any dead strandings to Rod Penrose of Marine Environmental Monitoring 01348 875000. For more information please click here and download a strandings leaflet.
Litter, litter, litter: We all hate it, so let’s beat it!
No one likes to see litter on our beaches. Not only is it unattractive, but it can have serious consequences for marine wildlife such as entanglement, which will often lead to injury and drowning, choking and ghostfishing. Litter can also release topxic chemicals into the environment which often bioaccumulate in the food chain affecting the immune system and fertility of top predators such as marine mamamls.
Unfortunately, there is a clear trend that litter on our coastline is getting worse. The Marine Conservation Society (http://www.mcsuk.org) have recorded a 90% increase in litter found on surveyed beaches between 1994 and 2007. In 2006 the highest density of marine litter in the UK was found in Wales with 2524 items/km.
By taking two simple steps you can help us to keep the local environment clean and safe for both our benefit and that of local wildlife.
- Dispose of litter carefully - please use bins provided or take your rubbish home. Make sure you recycle what you can.
- ‘Adopt’ your favourite beach or stretch of coastline by joining or starting Coast Care group and help maintain it for the future.
Climate change is described as the ” The greatest threat to our environment today” and there is mounting evidence that it will have an impact on all of our lives in future years. But it’s not just us that will be affected. Unnaturally fast changes in air and sea water temperatures are likely to bring about changes in the distribution and abundance of marine wildlife throughout the world’s oceans.
By taking simple steps, not only will you save on your electricity bill, but you will be making a positive contribution to maintaining the health of our marine environment for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. So please:
* Turn off lights, TVs and stereos when they are not needed - do not leave electrical appliances on standby.
* Don’t overfill the kettle - only boil as much water as you need
* Let clothes dry naturally rather than using a tumble drier
* Consider buying energy efficient light bulbs
For more tips on ways that you can help reduce your impact on the environment visit Defra’s webpage.
Are you a boat user? learn more about boating facilities in the area and ways that you can minimise your impacts to the environment. Click here to read on.
Have your say! tell us what you think.
From the initial planning stages to the present day the relevant authorities (Who’s involved) responsible for the management of the cSAC have recognised the importance of public involvement and support. Everyone’s views are welcomed so please contact us with any comments or questions that you may have.
As a first point of contact please get in touch with Ben Sampson, SAC Officer on:
E mail: bens@ceredigion.gov.uk
Telephone: 01545 572139 Letter: DESH, Penmorfa, Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA46 0PA.
Join the Liaison Group
The Liaison Group is the SAC public forum, to which all are welcome to attend. Meetings are designed to incorporate interesting presentations about various aspects of the SAC with more detailed discussion about developments in the management of the site. It provides a valuable opportunity to raise any SAC related issues with the representatives of the relevant Government authorities responsible for the management of the site.
For more information about the next Liaison Group meeting please check the Latest News page here or contact the SAC Officer at the contacts listed above.
Volunteering
Find out more about how you can get involved.
Thank you very much for your concern.
