Rocky shore ecosystems in North Devon
North Devon has shores with a range of wave exposures from extremely sheltered to extremely exposed. For distribution studies, a good shore to use is Abbotsham (SS411282) which has moderate wave exposure and shows good zonation patterns.
Typical programme : Rocky shores- A-level Biology
Aim - to investigate species distribution and abundance on Abbotsham rocky shore
Meet at Westward Ho! or Abbotsham Court c.10.00pm
Introduction to rocky shores
Species identification, sampling methods including quadrat size
selection and recording method selection exercises.
Abiotic recording methods.
Transect of rocky shoreOption: data analysis ( distribution plots, discussion and evaluation at Hallsannery or alternative location
From £220 for a day for full tuition, equipment and handouts
It is also possible to compare rocky shores of different wave exposures in terms of species distributions and species morphology.
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