Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum

Internship Opportunities with The Crown Estate.   Working with leading organisations, The Crown Estate are offering 6 month long, full-time, paid internships to people looking to start their career in the marine environment. 🌊   Last year, as part of their Marine Energy Engagement Plan project, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum spoke to Rhys and Dylan - Marine Futures Interns at Menter Môn Morlais Ltd - to find out what a day in their lives looked like working in the marine renewable energy industry.   To find out more about the 2025 internship opportunities, follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/eiUQ8BtY

🌊 New Toolkit Empowers Communities to Engage with Marine Renewable Energy ⚡ We’re excited to launch the Marine Energy Engagement Plan (MEEP) Communications Toolkit - a free resource designed to help communities, organisations, and individuals better understand and communicate about marine renewable energy. Developed through insight-gathering workshops across Pembrokeshire, this toolkit provides clear, accessible information on the opportunities and challenges of marine energy, supporting more informed discussions and engagement. https://lnkd.in/enx8ZZr2 🔗 Download the toolkit and explore the resources: https://lnkd.in/eVX9v8ew #MarineEnergy #CommunityEngagement #SustainableFuture #Pembrokeshire

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮 🌊⚡ Last week, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies MS/AS visited the Festival of the Sea, acknowledging the vital work across the sector to support coastal communities and protect the marine environment. Our Chair and team had the opportunity to introduce the Deputy First Minister to PCF’s work, including insights gathered through the Marine Energy Engagement Project and our wider efforts to promote sustainability, responsible recreation, and coastal resilience. We also discussed the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of our region—conversations that are more important than ever as we navigate the path toward a sustainable, thriving coastline. The Festival of the Sea brought together organisations driving change across marine, energy, conservation, and community sectors—showcasing the power of collaboration in securing a better future for our coast. #FestivalOfTheSea #YMoraNi #oceanliteracy #WelshGovernment #MarineEnergy #SustainableCoasts #CoastalResilience

Job Vacancy: Environmental & Sustainability Assistant 🌍 If you're passionate about sustainability, skilled in data analysis, and thrive in collaborative environments, this role is for you. You'll integrate sustainability across the organisation, collaborate with stakeholders, and support the delivery of our Sustainability Strategy. From ensuring compliance with environmental standards to conducting audits and supporting climate resilience planning, you'll play a key role in shaping the Port’s environmental future. 📅 Closing Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025 📍 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eJtYzWmF

🐚 Join us for our FREE Pembrokeshire Marine Code Environmental Training Event - 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀! 🦀 📅 Monday 31st March 2025, 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 YHA Manorbier, SA70 7TT 🎟 Book your place: https://lnkd.in/e8y_knpr This hands-on training is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of coastal ecosystems and share that knowledge with others. Whether you work with visitors, lead community activities, or simply have a passion for marine conservation, this event will equip you with the insights and skills to help protect our shores. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱? 🔹 Expert Talks & Discussions – Gain valuable insights into invasive species and their impact on marine ecosystems. 🔹 Guided Rocky Shore Walk – Get up close with coastal wildlife, sharpen your species identification skills, and understand the real-world threats invasive species pose. 🔹 Interactive Learning – Walk away with practical knowledge you can use to educate others and help safeguard our coastline. 📢 Can’t make the whole day? You can join us for just the morning (9:45 AM-12:30 PM) or afternoon (1:30 PM-4:00 PM) session. Just let us know when booking. 📩 Any questions? Contact alec.denny@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk 🌿 Spaces are limited! If you can’t make it, let us know so we can offer your place to someone else. We can’t wait to see you there!

🌊 Thank You for Joining Us! 🌊 A big thank you to everyone who attended Pembrokeshire 'Living Coast' 2025 last night—it was fantastic to come together and celebrate our coastline. We’re especially grateful to our host, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, for guiding the evening so smoothly, and to our wonderful speakers: 🐋 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 – who shared insights from How to Speak Whale, giving us a fascinating glimpse into the communication of these incredible marine mammals. 🐦 𝗗𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 – whose enthusiasm for seabird populations and island ecosystems made for a truly engaging talk. 🦦 𝗦𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 – who brought her expertise in marine conservation to the fore, sharing stories of Pembrokeshire’s otters and their unique coastal habits. 📸 Congratulations to our photo competition winners, whose images beautifully captured the essence of our living coast. It was a great way to round off this year’s Festival of the Sea in Milford Haven, and we’re grateful to everyone who took part. Here’s to continuing the conversation about Pembrokeshire’s marine environment and the role we all play in protecting it. #LivingCoast2025 #FestivalOfTheSea #Pembrokeshire #MarineWildlife #CoastalConservation #YMorANi — 🌊 Diolch am ymuno â ni! 🌊 Diolch yn fawr i bawb a fynychodd 'Arfordir Byw Sir Benfro' 2025 neithiwr—roedd yn wych dod at ein gilydd i ddathlu ein harfordir. Rydym yn arbennig o ddiolchgar i’n gwesteiwr, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, am arwain y noson mor esmwyth, ac i’n siaradwyr gwych: 🐋 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 – a rannodd fewnwelediadau o How to Speak Whale, gan roi cipolwg hynod ddiddorol i ni ar gyfathrebu’r mamaliaid morol anhygoel hyn. 🐦 𝗗𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 – roedd ei frwdfrydedd dros boblogaethau adar môr ac ecosystemau’r ynysoedd yn gwneud ei sgwrs yn un wirioneddol ddifyr. 🦦 𝗦𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 – a ddaeth â’i harbenigedd mewn cadwraeth forol i’r amlwg, gan rannu straeon am dylluanod y dŵr Sir Benfro a’u harferion arfordirol unigryw. 📸 Llongyfarchiadau i’n henillwyr cystadleuaeth ffotograffiaeth, y lluniau ohonynt yn dal hanfod ein harfordir byw yn berffaith. Roedd yn ffordd wych o orffen Gŵyl y Môr eleni yn Aberdaugleddau, ac rydym yn ddiolchgar i bawb a gymerodd ran. Dyma i barhau â’r sgwrs am amgylchedd morol Sir Benfro a’r rôl sydd gan bob un ohonom i’w warchod. 🌿💙

🌊 The Festival of the Sea is in full swing! 🌊 Come and find us at the LINK Building, Nelson Quay, Milford Haven—we’d love to see you! And if you haven’t got your tickets for tomorrow night’s Pembrokeshire Living Coast event, don’t miss out! Secure your spot now: 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/ewTuSs8j #FestivalOfTheSea #PembrokeshireLivingCoast #MilfordHaven

🌊💡 Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025, our EDI Champion, Holly Skyrme, explores how we’re accelerating gender equality in marine energy, STEM, and environmental sectors. From inspiring young women through initiatives like the SPARC Alliance, to striving for diverse leadership at PCF—we’re committed to breaking down barriers and amplifying women’s voices. Gender equality can’t wait. Discover how we’re making change happen and join us in taking action today. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9ZzT5Tt #AccelerateAction #IWD2025 #GenderEquality #EnvironmentalLeadership #MarineEnergy

𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 '𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁' 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 A binocular-wearing field biologist with a passion for islands, Dr. Matt Wood studies seabird populations and disease ecology in spectacular outdoor labs. 🌊 Join us at Living Coast on 9th March to hear him explore how seabirds are adapting to a rapidly changing world. Follow this link to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/ehftAkM5 - 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼 '𝗔𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗿 𝗕𝘆𝘄' 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝘄 𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 Mae Dr Matt Wood, sy’n fiolegydd maes sy’n gwisgo sbienddrych a chydag angerdd am ynysoedd, yn astudio poblogaethau adar y môr ac ecoleg afiechydon mewn labordai awyr agored ysblennydd. 🌊 Ymunwch â ni yn Arfordir Byw ar y 9fed o Fawrth i’w glywed yn archwilio sut mae adar y môr yn addasu i fyd sy’n newid yn gyflym.     Dilynwch y ddolen hon i gael eich tocynnau:    https://lnkd.in/eJWFpEt9

Pembrokeshire 'Living Coast' 2025 Speaker Spotlight: Sue Burton Sue has been involved in marine wildlife conservation in Wales for over 25 years. She has worked on behalf of the partnership of management organisations for the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation, hosted by the Port of Milford Haven, since 2000 and is involved in multiple projects. 🦦Otters in Pembrokeshire🦦 Always happy to share stories about coastal and marine wildlife, Sue is keen to set the record straight about otters. We do not have sea otters, but we have plenty of otter activity in the sea. To find out more about these marvellous mammals come to our Living Coast event on 9th March at the Torch Theatre! Follow this link to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/ehftAkM5 - Sir Benfro 'Arfordir Byw' 2025 Sylw ar Siaradwr: Sue Burton Mae Sue wedi bod yn ymwneud â chadwraeth bywyd gwyllt y môr yng Nghymru ers dros 25 mlynedd. Mae hi wedi gweithio ar ran y bartneriaeth o sefydliadau rheoli ar gyfer Ardal Cadwraeth Arbennig Forol Sir Benfro, sy’n cael ei chynnal gan Borthladd Aberdaugleddau, ers 2000 ac mae’n ymwneud â nifer o brosiectau. 🦦Dyfrgwn yn Sir Benfro🦦 Bob amser yn hapus i rannu straeon am fywyd gwyllt yr arfordir a’r môr, mae Sue yn awyddus i gywiro’r gwall am ddyfrgwn. Nid oes gennym ddyfrgwn môr, ond mae gennym ddigon o weithgarwch dyfrgwn yn y môr. I ddarganfod mwy am y mamaliaid bendigedig hyn dewch i’n digwyddiad Arfordir Byw ar 9fed o Fawrth yn Theatr y Torch! Dilynwch y ddolen hon i gael eich tocynnau: https://lnkd.in/ehftAkM5