Marine Conservation Society South East Group
Marine Conservation Society South East Group is part of the national organisation, the Marine Conservation Society, playing its part in the Society's national campaigns as well as having activities of its own.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 for 8 pm, in the function room at the Holland Club, Imperial College London, which is near South Kensington tube station and several bus routes.
The meetings usually feature a main talk on a subject which is particularly relevant to marine conservation, an update of current environmental issues and Group activities, followed by a second talk if there is time.
Courses
The MCS SouthEast Group run a series of marine identification courses throughout the year. These usually take place at Leeson House Field Study Centre in Dorset. Leeson House is set in beautiful grounds and has well equipped class rooms.
The courses are designed for people with no formal background in marine biology, to introduce the major groups of animals and plants that are found in the sea. A general description of the characteristic structure and appearance of the representatives of the group is dealt with, as well as their ecology.
All courses include the opportunity to take a dive under Swanage Pier to put the newly acquired theory into practice.