Thirty-eight A-Level Geography students from Carmel College spent a day exploring a range of coastal and urban environments as part of their fieldwork studies, developing valuable geographical enquiry and data collection skills.

The visit began in Morecambe Town Centre, where students investigated examples of urban regeneration and assessed the impact of redevelopment projects on the local area. They also examined coastal management strategies along the seafront, considering how these measures help protect the coastline from erosion and flooding.

The group then moved to Morecambe South Beach, where they conducted practical fieldwork activities including beach profile measurements and investigations into sediment deposition. These activities provided students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world coastal processes.

The day concluded at Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve, where students studied the changing plant communities across the sand dune system. By examining succession within the dunes, they gained a deeper understanding of the relationships between physical and human geography.

The field trip offered an excellent opportunity for students to develop their investigative skills, collect primary data, and experience geographical concepts firsthand.

Staff praised the students for their enthusiasm and engagement throughout the day, making it a highly successful and rewarding fieldwork experience.