The Association of Maritime Research (AMR) was created over 100 years ago with the aim of providing and promoting an understanding of the unknown that lies within our seas. The AMR have a rather unique approach to research, by using eye witness statements and testimonials as well as obtaining scientific explanations for the sightings from scientists who specialise in marine research. By communicating their findings to the public they intend to get more people excited by what they are doing and for those same people to come forward and share their sightings.

Have you ever seen a suspicious creature off the shoreline? In April this year a huge, dark, rapidly moving object was spotted off the Boulogne Harbour. The object was filmed and disappeared within a couple of seconds. It was clear to the spotter that this was not an outline of a whale but something of an unknown. The AMR are keen to find out more about the creature and are currently offering a reward for evidence that leads directly to more information about it.

The AMR is now calling for witnesses to come forward and share their experiences in a hope that they can find out more about what's going on down there. There is currently a campaign being run by the AMR including a big online presence. To find out more and for a chance to earn the reward visit the website www.thechannelcreature.com.