Ben Holt

🦀CRAB THEM WHILE YOU CAN!🦀 If you'd like to give the gift of a wildlife experience... and support a local not-for-profit... and contribute to real citizen science... click below to get 25% off a Rock Pool Safari voucher before midnight this #BlackFriday therockpoolproject.co.uk/roc…

🦀🐡🦑 This Black Friday we have 25% discount on all of our safari vouchers! We are going to be dropping the discount code at midnight tonight so keep an eye on this space! 🐙🐟🐳 therockpoolproject.co.uk/roc…

It’s #EarthDay and we couldn’t be more on board! A day to celebrate the natural environment and our connection to it 🌊🌍 Here at the #RPP we are tremendously passionate about connecting people to the marine environment through the wonderful world of #rockpools! 🦀🦞🦐🐟

‼️#RPPBLOGS #SpeciesInFocus‼️ Have you seen this comfy-looking cushion star whilst out #rockpooling? These opportunistic feeders have been spotted at 23 of our #CitSci survey sites! 🌟For more on these wonderful #echinoderms check out @rhi_dav98 blog ow.ly/5CFi30ryAP1🌟

✅December’s #Crustacean #Biodiversity surveys✅ Over the last 6 days our #CitizenScientists have been collecting #data from the #intertidalzone for our monthly reports! Massive thanks to all who took part, we couldn’t do it without you! Get involved: ow.ly/ULbF30rp23d 🐚🦀

Mike Puleston, from the special interest group the 'Shores of South Devon', will be giving a talk around the complexities and skills of UK barnacle identification. This will be great for anyone wanting help with our Crustacean biodiversity surveys. eventbrite.co.uk/e/113092255…

We are now available for our bespoke Rock Pool Safaris again! Maximum 2 Households per event due to the current restrictions. For more information about our Covid policy visit our website at therockpoolproject.co.uk/cov… You can now book at: therockpoolproject.co.uk/bes… Happy Rock Pooling!

SEMIFINAL TIME!!! We have drawn the matches for the #rockpoolchampionships semifinals! Tuesday 7th July (this afternoon) is: St Pirans Hermit Crab Vs Beadlet Anemone. Thursday 9th July is: Velvet Swimming Crab Vs Blue Rayed Limpet. Keep voting for your favourite species!

Time to vote for your favourite species in our next #rockpoolchampionships match! Pick your favourite between the Common Limpet, which has super strong teeth that can leave “circles” in the rocks and the Beadlet Anemone, which are actually very territorial!

The Football Euros have been postponed but you can now look forward to the Rock Pool Championships! If you know of any rock pool species that you think should be included, please tell us the name along with a photo. We will then ask the public to vote on their favourite species.

Our NEW educational activity booklet is now available to download FOR FREE from our website! Overseen by our director, Alan, an experienced school teacher, it contains a range of engaging learning activities for primary-aged children. Download it here now: ow.ly/Mdil50z1hOv

Rock Pool Project activity booklet 1 coming tomorrow! Keep your 👀 peeled, children and parents! #RockPoolLearning

🌊Our newsletter is back for 2020! Take a look🌊 - mailchi.mp/aabcdd08aaea/may-…

We are looking for people who live in & around Plymouth with a real passion for, and knowledge of, marine wildlife to join our team! We are a not-for-profit organisation and work with people of all ages and all walks of life. See here for more details: tinyurl.com/vn52pcs

We are expanding our project in to Plymouth and Devon for 2020! We offer unique, private rock pool safaris, curriculum-linked beach trips for schools and can even bring our innovative mobile rock pool to you! Please see our website therockpoolproject.co.uk now for more details! 🦀

Day 11 of the 12 Days of Rock Pool Species! The Cornish Suckerfish also called rock clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogaster, is able to "stick" to surfaces using their pelvic fins! Did you know that both the male and female Cornish Suckerfish will guard their eggs?

Don't forget to check out our first ever newsletter: mailchi.mp/9132cd3dd948/apri… We have an incredible amount of exciting things coming up this year, hopefully linking rock pooling with walks, kayaking, yoga & much more, so please keep your eyes peeled! #welovediscoveringwildlife