Ocean Rescue Champions

Young people snorkelling

Ocean Rescue Champions

Our work with Anglesey's budding young marine conservationists

 

 

Ocean Rescue Champions at Porthdinlaen

Credit: NWWT

About Ocean Rescue Champions

Ocean Rescue Champions began in April 2022 - aiming to give young people of Anglesey aged 11-16 the opportunity to:

  • Learn how to snorkel and safely explore the underwater world of our coastline
  • Explore the coastline and sea, learning how to identify species
  • Develop practical marine conservation skills
  • Play an active role in our Seagrass Ocean Rescue project
  • Learn how to communicate key conservation messages to local communities

This programme runs for one year and we have now had three successful cohorts of Ocean Rescue Champions. Once the young people finish the programme, they are supported with their onward journey with North Wales Wildlife Trust so that they can continue to learn and develop as young conservationists.  

 

Ocean Rescue Champions 2023/24 Highlights

We built on the successes of the first year of running this opportunity and saw the programme grow from strength to strength. From further developing snorkelling skills to establishing a Mentor programme to accompany the Champions, here are some of the highlights: 

Ocean Rescue Champions 2022/23 Highlights

The first year of running this opportunity for Anglesey young people was a whirlwind of activity, from snorkelling to TV appearances! Here are some of the highlights from that year: