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Each new hub offers a chance for people to explore the shoreline, learn about marine biodiversity, and contribute to citizen science efforts.
Jane Dixon, volunteer leader for Northumberland, said: “There’s something magical about discovering the tiny creatures living in our rock pools – and now we’re inviting the community to turn that wonder into action."
Rock pooling has long been one of Britain’s favourite seaside pastimes – and now it’s becoming a nationwide competition which is coming to Fife.
UK’s Rock Pool Project Expands Nationwide with BioBlitz Battles to Boost Marine Conservation
As part of its network of seven new hubs across the country, The Rock Pool Project is launching its first Bioblitz Battle event in East Sands, St Andrews.
Cornwall’s wildlife is about to take centre stage with a 24-hour biodiversity challenge led by The Rock Pool Project. Taking place from Friday 19th to Saturday 20th September at Porthpean Outdoor, the Community Bioblitz Festival will bring together families, nature lovers and seasoned experts for an immersive celebration of Cornwall’s coast and climate.
A community-driven initiative, part-funded by the ScottishPower Foundation.
No drive along the south coast would be complete without a trip to the seaside and some rock pooling with The Rock Pool Project!
Featuring The Rock Pool Project at the official launch event of The Big Rock Pool Challenge in Falmouth on 18 October 2024.
Rory and Sandy head to the beach to look for sea anemones, whilst Chantelle meets Laura from the Rock Pool Project for a night-time rockpool safari.
Susan steers Helen to some amazing corners of the UK, from the coast of Cornwall to the stunning Cumbrian fells.
Listen to our Co-founder Alan Smith chatting with Ocean City Radio about Blue Recovery.
Milkshake! Monkey enjoys time on the beach, and meets Christopher, who teaches him about animals that live in rockpools. The Milkshakers! make their own arty rockpools.
A curled octopus discovered by a child during one of our summer 2019 events
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The Big Rock Pool Challenge is run in partnership with the Marine Biological Association (MBA), who lead on biodiversity data management, conservation data-sharing, and membership engagement.
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The Rock Pool Project has been awarded funding from the ScottishPower Foundation to expand the Big Rock Pool Challenge across the UK. Using the Bioblitz Battle approach, the initiative will engage communities in local conservation.
The Rock Pool Project has received funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to launch the Big Rock Pool Challenge in 2024. The project will engage local communities in rock pooling events to collect biodiversity data and protect marine habitats along Southwest England's coastline.
