The joys of rockpooling
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- 17 Aug 2022
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Rockpooling is a centuries-old seaside tradition and a wonderful activity for a family day out. While summertime is the most suitable season to explore beaches along the coast, scrambling over a rocky shoreline looking for hidden marine creatures can be enjoyed year-round, when the tide is low and animal-rich rock pools are exposed. So, what can you expect to uncover while rockpooling?
How to get started
Rockpooling is a traditional summertime seaside activity. But while it's something best undertaken in warm, favorable weather conditions, you can explore the fascinating hidden world of the sea's creatures any time of year.
What you'll need
Bring with you a small bucket, which you can submerge and then see what's inside when you pull it back up. Only use a landing net for bigger creatures as smaller specimens can get stuck in the net, which can seriously harm them. Once you're done observing and taking any notes, slowly push the bucket back into the water, returning anything you've caught back to their home.
Other useful equipment
A glass jar is a handy item to have ready when collecting empty shells or seaweed samples. Just add a little sea water to keep everything moist. Read More…
