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NEW FOOTAGE OF HARBOUR MARINE LIFE |
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Written by step
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Thursday, 17 January 2008 |
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The film was taken recently as part of a sub-tidal survey funded by
the Heritage Lottery Fund. A team of divers went down in various places
in Chichester Harbour recording the species found and taking video. The
survey revealed the wealth of life under our waves. The divers were
surprised at the clarity of the water and were able to bring back good
images of species including sea squirts, sea anemones, pipefish, sea
slugs, oysters and crabs.
The footage is being shown for the
first time to the public on Wednesday 23 January. The video will be
presented as part of the Harbour Creekies session at the Harbour
Education Centre, Dell Quay. The ‘Creekies’ sessions are occasional
events for those who want to learn more about Chichester Harbour Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty from the warmth and dry of the Education
Centre.
This month the session will be led by Nicky Horter,
Chichester Harbour’s AONB Officer. Nicky said ‘the footage reveals the
variety of life in the harbour water’s. It is stunning to see all the
plant life, fish and shellfish. The video shows what a fascinating
marine environment we have.
The Harbour Creekies session starts
at 10:30am. Entrance is £2 per person to include refreshments and will
be on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. If you are unable to make it,
clips from the footage can be seen at www.conservancy.co.uk, follow the
links from the homepage.
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