A MARINE trust has launched a survey in order to give the people of Cardigan Bay a say in how conservation is conducted locally.

Over the past two weeks, the Cardigan Bay Wildlife Trust held its National Marine event which celebrated all things marine.

The trust has been throwing an array of exciting events, conducting marine mammal surveys from the shore and on boat trips run by Dolphin Survey Boat Trips and hundreds of people have had the opportunity to enjoy 360° virtual reality experiences.

As well as all this, it has used National Marine Week as an opportunity to help develop a new project.

The Living Seas Wales project will use awe-inspiring, pioneering and engaging experiences to build connections and inspire action for our seas.

“One of the core aims of the Wildlife Trusts Living Seas team is to raise awareness of the wonderful wildlife of Cardigan Bay," said Sarah Perry, the Wildlife Trust’s living seas science officer.

“Many people are not aware of just how special the waters off the coast of Wales are and that parts are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), designed to protect specific habitats and species.

“We have a wealth of marine life in Welsh waters that we would like people to join us in finding out about.”

To help develop the project, the trust is undertaking consultation with local communities. It is available in English at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XXHKBF7 or Welsh at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XDR6HHF.

The online survey will close on the 6 September, but hard copies will be available from Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre in New Quay.

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