Thursday, 29 May

South West Marine Fest Conference 2025

Join us for our annual conference

By Conservation Chat UK Ltd

Date and time

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:30 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Brixham Marine Lab

Freshwater Quarry Brixham TQ5 8BA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Agenda

Untitled agenda

Surfing identities in Newquay – evolutions and contemporary trajectories

Dr Marie Hale

Rachael Taylor

This presentation explores the evolving identity and environmental consciousness of Newquay’s surfing community, examining surfers' deepening ethical and spiritual connections with the ocean. Using N...

AK Wildlife Cruises: Education, Conservation, Protection

Cam Molland

AK Wildlife Cruises splits our goals into three key areas: education, conservation and protection. Education through our wildlife-watching trips, conservation by encouraging people to act, and protec...

Advancing shark conservation through medical training and feeding-time cond...

Margot Morel1

Abstract: In zoo settings, routine veterinary care of sharks poses unique challenges due to their large size, aquatic environment, and natural aversion to handling. This presentation describes a cond...

Intro to Fathom Free and Ghost Gear

Luke Bullus

Luke is the Diving Officer and a trustee of the marine conservation charity Fathoms Free. Passionate about the marine environment, Luke dedicates most of his free time to ghost gear recovery operatio...

Banished Baijis to Vanishing Vaquita

Stu Collier

Stuart is co-founder of Operation Cetacean and Conservation Chat UK Ltd, he is an experienced lecturer with a passion for sustainability and species conservation. This presentation is personal, Stu ...

Blue Meadows - Introducing Citizen Science to Seagrass Conservation in the SW

Megan Ross

Seagrass creates extraordinary ecosystems brimming with life, capable of protecting coastlines from storms and acting as a vital carbon store. Classed as one of the most rapidly declining habitats ac...

The Seal Project

Sarah Greenslade

Since 2017 I’ve been photographing seals around South Devon. From a one off seal encounter, it didn’t take long for this to become way more than just a hobby. From my first BDMLR (British Divers Mar...

Second-hand Book Stall

Conservation Chat UK

There will be a second-hand book stall display with a range of different nature books at bargain prices.

Touch Table

Conservation Chat UK

Come and explore our touch table! From mammoth fossils to snake skins to beaver skulls, you can see and touch some fascinating artifacts of nature.

About this event

Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes

We invite you to join our Annual Summer Conference in Brixham this October, hosted by Conservation Chat UK LTD.

As specialists in organizing environmentally focused events, we’re dedicated to creating gatherings that place the natural world at the forefront, with a special focus on our local region, the Southwest of England.

This event will feature an inspiring lineup of guest speakers involved in species conservation. If you share our passion for the environment, don’t miss this opportunity! The day will be packed with insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and valuable networking, tailored for conservation professionals, students, early-career researchers, and anyone passionate about the natural world. We will also be hosting a second-hand book stall and a touch table to explore some of nature's artifacts.

Light refreshments will be provided. To keep ticket costs affordable, we ask attendees to bring a packed lunch—and challenge you to make it plastic-free!

This will be an in-person event only, with a full refund policy in place if the event must be cancelled due to covid-19.

Organised by

Conservation Chat UK Ltd

Conservation Chat UK Ltd is your gateway to wild events, blending online and face-to-face experiences to connect people with the beauty of nature. Our mission is simple: inspire a love for the environment and wildlife.

Why Choose Conservation Chat UK Ltd?

Passion for Preservation: We're committed to preserving our planet.
Expertise: Curated by conservation experts.
Community Building: Join like-minded nature enthusiasts.
Leave Inspired: Our events will empower you to make positive changes.

From £24.54