Welcome to our dedicated space for coastal conservation in Brixham. At The Cove Discovery Project, we are passionate about protecting the habitats of all native wildlife species including grey seals, cuttlefish, seahorses, whales, dolphins and many more. Join us in protecting South Devon’s marine wildlife through innovative research, education, and community engagement. Together, we can safeguard these incredible species for generations to come.

About The Cove Discovery Project

Inspire, Connect, Protect.

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We cherish marine life and coastlines, driven by their beauty and importance.

By sharing their wonders widely, we inspire others to connect deeply with them.

Through talks, conservation activity, education, and research, we foster understanding and stewardship.

Together, let's preserve our coastal legacy.

Our project is set up to celebrate the coexistence of both wildlife and people in and around Brixham, Devon. We have a beautiful little shop by Brixham harbourside which helps us generate funds for the conservation projects and research we run. We are ‘not for profit’, so we use our funds wisely for the benefit of wildlife and our community.

This exciting collaboration of marine wildlife conservation and community in Torbay creates opportunities for learning and sharing. We aim to raise awareness of our important wild spaces for both humans and wildlife. We do this in schools, universities and with members of the public on our beaches and coves. We believe being in nature is key to creating a lasting connection and can help us better understand, learn and appreciate all wildlife, and our relationship with it.

As a marine conservation organisation, we celebration our unique coastal havens of beautiful thriving habitats, peaceful beaches and all that choose to live here, including grey seals, cuttlefish, seahorses, crustaceans, dolphins and many more. Many thousands of people visit the coast annually. With continued increases in human and wildlife activity, we are looking to promote sustainable balanced ecosystems and celebrate natural beauty for the benefit of all.

We emphasize transparency in everything we do, setting bold goals and pursuing a clear strategy that pushes beyond boundaries. We promote ‘creative conservation’ encouraging participation, collaboration, creative thought, and community engagement. The project is constantly growing and adapting to the changes of society and nature, and together we can create changes that will benefit all species.

Our Values

Partnership

Everyone counts, we're in this together

Advocacy

Ensuring that all voices are heard

Outreach

Sharing & spending time learning in nature

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Media (short film)
Grey Seal / Wild Swim

This short film (10 mins 36 secs) by Duncan Kenny, tells a brief story of the relationships between wild grey seals in South Devon and wild swimmers.

Awarded Official Selection at The English Riviera Film Festival 2020.

Featured on the global environmental film network ‘Waterbear’.

Synopsis

As human activity increases around our coastline, grey seal habitats and natural breeding sites reduce. Humans, as a species, must coexist in a balanced ecosystem to maintain healthy habitats for all species. This short film includes interviews, aerial and underwater footage with a conservation message to promote healthy relationships between human and non-human animals.