Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to feature on BBC Countryfile on Sunday 14 July
Sean Fletcher from BBC Countryfile visited the project team at Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to find out how BCP are defending the coast from flooding and erosion. Look out for us on the 14 July episode …
Artificial rockpools a haven for marine life
A series of artificial, concrete rockpools, bolted onto harbour walls in Poole and the Isle of Wight have provided a safe habitat for an abundance of marine life, scientists have found
Poole based coastal engineering expert stars in BBC Bitesize film
Helping to educate students across the country, coastal engineer, local resident and BCP Council employee, Lia Bennett, has shared her in-depth knowledge of Poole’s iconic sand dunes in new BBC Bitesize film …
Beach Renourishment winter 2020/21 – project video
Just received – a video created by our main contractor, Boskalis Westminster, who delivered the latest beach renourishment project (winter 2020/21) as part of the Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme …
Coasts for Kids – a series of 5 short educational videos
Coasts for Kids is a collaborative experience between children and their parents, coastal scientists, community artists, teachers, animators and coastal managers. The series is aimed at kids aged 6 and over and includes important concepts in coastal processes, coastal evolution and more …
Artificial rockpool initiative, Poole Harbour walls
Bournemouth University is investigating how artificial rockpools fixed to harbour walls can increase biodiversity by creating additional habitat for marine species. Part of a Marineff research project.