Discover the UK’s hidden underwater gems with our spotlight on nudibranchs! Dive into the fascinating world of these colourful sea slugs, learn about their unique features, and find out where you can spot them along the British coastline. Explore more in our latest blog post.
Join in the fun! This challenge was a good practise for our main event our Changing Tides Bioblitzin Falmouth and Plymouth on the 28th October!
Being surrounded by the sea on three sides, Cornwall is home to a rich and diverse coastline, from sandy beaches, tall jagged cliffs, hidden coves,
(Rock) POOL PARTY!! Birthdays are a special time for creating treasured childhood memories and enjoying the innocence of being young. The Rock Pool Project had
Since joining The Rock Pool Project as a volunteer on our monthly Beach Days, and most recently as one of our safari guides, I have
Previous Next The first half-term of the year was bound to see many parents praying for a week that would stay dry and families that
It’s our mission Here at The Rock Pool Project (TRPP), we are devoted to helping people of all ages learn about the wonderful local wildlife found
With the retreat of the tide, two communities are brought together for a fun-filled day of camaraderie and discovery! Each rock is a world of
On 19th October 2022, our Falmouth and Plymouth teams came together at the Lostwithiel Community Centre to start something beautiful: a new rock pool research project built from the ground up by the community! Project leader Dr Ben Holt tells the story…
Loving Limpets! There can’t be many social gatherings that are given over to celebrating the humble limpet(!), but that is exactly what happened at the
Mount Edgcumbe here we come! Plymouth Blue Recovery Beach Day number 9! On Saturday the 8th October our Plymouth Blue Recovery Rangers, Rock Pooling Families
The week leading up to the bioblitz and BBQ was a nail-biting will-they-won’t-they time. The weather forecast for Sunday was changing every day from rain
Anemones, Crustaceans, & True Crabs! Having joined The Rock Pool Project as a Blue Recovery Ranger back in May this year, we decided it was
As our Blue Recovery Project moves into its six month, our Plymouth rock poolers found some truly phenomenal marine creatures. Unhindered by the very un-British
Rockpool Poetry Share this blogpost: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Heaven is a Rockpool By Mel Cross I
Crabs, Pasties and Rain! On our fifth Blue Recovery Beach Day we had periods of cloud and rain but that didn’t stop us from getting
A change of scenery for Blue Recovery, in its two-year mission to explore new watery worlds. With the drizzly weather a welcome break from Friday’s
Cloudy skies couldn’t stop us from See(ing) Our Shore Over the Summer months (May to August) our Beach Days will be a little different. With
Rock Pools, Crabs and Pasties! Falmouth’s Castle and Tunnel Beach were home to many amazing wildlife discoveries this week for our fourth Blue Recovery Beach
Yet another successful Blue Recovery Beach Day! This was our third event and we have certainly got into the swing of things. Falmouth’s Tunnel Beach
Basked in beautiful Spring, almost Summer, sunshine, Plymouth had its second wonderful Blue Recovery Beach Day recently! Our Blue Recovery community is growing here in
Blue Recovery Gains Momentum It seems as though people’s fascination with rock pooling is growing among the people of Falmouth. Last Saturday an enthusiastic group
Spring was in the air for Plymouth’s first Beach Day With Spring blue skies and a warming sun, the wonderous watery world of rock pools
About Mount Batten: Located on the shores of the UK’s first National Marine Park, Mount Batten Bay is a small sand and shingle beach with
About Firestone Bay: Firestone bay is a small pebble beach to the West of Plymouth Sound located next to Devil’s Point. It provides great views
A Great Start For Blue Recovery! Rock pools are undiscovered wonders to explore on our local beaches! If, like me, you have ever looked into
Beautiful yet deadly, anemones are some of the rock pool’s most ferocious inhabitants. Here’s a snapshot of everything you need to know to tell these colourful critters apart.
There are many different types of beautiful fish that can be found in UK rock pools. This guide goes through some of the most common species you might find.
Rock Pool Bioblitz Battle 06/11/2021 Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Rock Pool Bioblitz Battle Public Event Castle Beach,
The edible crab (Cancer pagurus) is a common large crab found in small holes and under rocks in most UK rockpools.
Also known as the common blenny, the shanny is one of the most common and characterful of all rock pool residents. With their downturned smile and discerning gaze, these fierce fish are not to be overlooked!
A common translucent shrimp (Palaemon elegans) found in rocky shore rock pools along the UK coast, mainly in the south.
Wrack are a family of seaweeds that are found on most UK coasts on both sheltered and exposed rocky shores.
The Atlantic bobtail squid (Sepiola atlantica) is truly a hidden gem of the rocky shore. These camouflage wizards are so easy to overlook that they are usually only spotted when accidentally disturbed, spending much of their time buried in the sand with only their eyes peeking out.
The beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) are red anemones found on rocky shores all over UK coastlines.
With their bunny-like head tentacles and charismatic expressions, these marvelous molluscs are always sure to bring a smile to your rock pool adventures.
Gyllyngvase beach is a popular beach in Falmouth and is perfect for families with three different rock pool sites to choose from.
About Castle Beach: Situated in the heart of Falmouth, Castle Beach is one of our most popular survey sites. At low tide, the shingle beach
Overview: Barnacles, or Cirripedia, are one of the most abundant groups of species present on many rocky shores. However, to the untrained eye, the grey-white
The Painted topshell (Calliostoma zizyphinum) is a sea snail found on rocky shores with a very colourful conical shell.
