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sightings form

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Use this form to report your sightings of basking sharks, marine turtles and jellyfish - be sure to select the correct species at the bottom of this page!

Required information is highlighted in red (we cannot use your sighting report without this), but please include as much information as possible. If you have any problems using this form, please let us know by calling 01989 566017 or using the online ‘Contact Us’ form. Many thanks.

Part 1/2 General information.

personal details

Title:

Firstname:

Surname:

Address1:

Address2:

Town:

County:

Postcode:

Telephone:

Email address:

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Where did you hear of the survey:

sighting details

Date of Sighting:

Day

Month

Year

Time of Sighting (24hr clock):

Hrs

Mins

Length of Sighting(mins):

Distance of animal from shore (metres):

enter numbers only

Distance of animal from observer (metres):

enter numbers only

Observer Activity:

Boat Fishing Boat
Land Diving/Snorkeling

Location of Animal:

In a bay Off a headland
Offshore (1nm+)

Exact location of sighting (eg Johns Bay):

Nearest Town:

County:

Region:

Country:

OS Grid Reference:

Two Letter Code:

east:

north:

Latitude N:

Longitude E/W:

environment details

Weather conditions:

Sun Rain Fog
Overcast

Water conditions:

Calm Rough
Moderate

Sea temperature (^oC):

Other Weather/Water conditions:

species selection

Please select which type of animal you saw:

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