General Sciences

• Conduct a pilot study to gauge the relevance of your research and any environmental/ecological impacts that may occur
• Show interest in other coastal users – always be friendly and approachable, try not to hold pre-conceived ideas – you might learn something relating to your area of study!
• Show consideration to other coastal users – inform them of your actions and why your work is necessary
• Your area of study and any related activities will impact on the work of other researchers – be considerate!
• Contact the relevant authorities and seek clearance concerning any work you wish to conduct. Do not take it for granted that you can do what you want on any part of the coastline. Parts of the coastline may be under private ownership
• Assist future research by ensuring that your research material is available to others
• The publication of specific locations should be avoided, especially in vulnerable areas. However, a scientific argument may require these locations to be disclosed.
• Go one step further! Remove some rubbish from your area of study and help increase coastal cleanliness