2026 Less Litter Resolution: Nurdle Hunt

Beach cleans aren't the only thing you can do to protect marine habitats from pollution!

The Great Nurdle Hunt is a citizen science engagement project run by the charity Fidra, that aims to raise awareness of plastic pellet (nurdle) pollution and build evidence about this problem globally. Taking part is easy, fun and contributes valuable data, illustrating worldwide nurdle pollution. Fidra then use this data as evidence to show that this is a problem, that lots of people care and to encourage work towards a coordinated solution.

Join our Conservation Officer to undertake a group nurdle hunt whilst enjoying this beautiful area of coastline with like-minded people. We will focus on either East or West beach in North Berwick and cover as much ground as possible within 1 hour.

We will provide the equipment and information you need to carry out a nurdle hunt. We will also explain why nurdles pose a threat to marine wildlife and how the information we collect will help us to better understand the problem.

Friendly, quiet dogs are welcome, but we ask they are kept on a short lead throughout.

This event will concentrate on East and/or West beach in North Berwick, starting and finishing outside the Scottish Seabird Centre.

We'll provide a nurdle hunting kit, including gloves, alcohol hand gel, survey sheets, and small containers to collect any nurdles we find. The group leader will carry a large, waterproof backpack to carry additional marine debris we find. A health and safety briefing will take place before heading down onto the shore .

Walking boots or shoes with good grip, clothing appropriate for the weather outside, a drink and food as required, any Medic*tion you may need, a mobile phone, sun protection (good weather days).

Everyone is welcome at this event! We will be working along the main beaches in North Berwick which are mostly easy-going and flat. However, there are some areas of slippy rocks and uneven ground. Please consider whether this will be manageable for you before signing up for the event.

As the event will largely take place on the beach, wheelchair users and pushchairs may struggle to access the area. Beach wheelchairs are available to borrow from North Berwick Harbour - call 03001112112 for more information.

Our group leader is a trained first aider and will be carrying a first aid kit and mobile phone. A copy the risk assessment for the walk will be available to view before/during the walk.

If this event is cancelled due to poor weather conditions or other circumstances, we will get in touch with you the day before to let you know.

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