Marine Wildlife Awareness Accreditation Scheme - Free Training in Appledore

Join us for the 2026 Marine Wildlife Awareness Accreditation Scheme (MWAAS) training sessions - free for all local businesses and tour operators working on or near the water.

This short, practical course is designed to help you:

• Understand how to avoid disturbing seals, dolphins, seabirds, and other marine wildlife
• Learn your legal responsibilities when operating on the water
• Discover simple, impactful ways to make your business more sustainable and ocean‑friendly
• Show customers your commitment to protecting the precious North Devon marine environment

Whether you’re a boat operator, surf school, paddleboard instructor, kayak hire provider, or coastal guide, this accreditation is a trusted way to showcase your environmental responsibility and support our UNESCO Biosphere principles.

• March 5th - Skerne Lodge, Appledore
• March 6th - North Devon Resort, Ilfracombe
  

• Stand out as a wildlife‑aware operator
• Build customer trust and credibility
• Support North Devon’s marine recovery
• Join a growing community of responsible coastal businesses
  

Open to all tourism, recreation, and marine‑related businesses across North Devon and the wider UNESCO Biosphere area.

Completely free.
Funded by the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere.

Secure your place on one of our 2026 training sessions and earn your MWAAS accreditation.

👉 Register now to support a thriving, healthy ocean - for wildlife, your business, and our community.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher North Devon Biosphere