The Rock Pool Project

We are a not-for-profit CIC passionate about connecting people of all ages & backgrounds to our astonishing marine wildlife. We love discovering nature! 🌊🦀🐟

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#TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

Huge thanks to everyone who joined the Big Rock Pool Challenge: National BioBlitz! Your records of invasive marine species are a big step for UK biodiversity 🌍🦀@ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

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In this month's BioBlitz Battle, we collectively identified 173 species and recorded over 890 observations! 🤩Mark your calendars for our next BioBlitz on 14th June — tickets are now available via the link in bio. Don't miss it!
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We made 695 observations over the weekend, but there's still time to join this national effort to monitor invasive species!
#TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

What impact does this fast-spreading seaweed have on the UK coasts? 🔗Click the link in bio!
#TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #MarineLife #CoastalAdventure @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

Have you seen these red ripples on rocks?🔗Click the link in bio! #TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife #CoastalAdventure @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

We invite you to get involved! 🔗Click the link in bio! #TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife #CoastalAdventure

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[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

Ever wondered who calls the UK’s rock pools home? 🦀🐟

#TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife #CoastalAdventure @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

Want to join an in-person rock-pooling adventure?🔗Click the link in bio!
#TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife #CoastalAdventure @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

Every rock pool tells a story💙and your discoveries can make a real difference! #TheRockPoolProject #BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #CitizenScience #MarineLife #CoastalAdventure @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

It's only 15 days to go until The #BigRockPoolChallenge: #NationalBioBlitz 2025! Sign up now 👉 Click the link in our bio.

#InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp

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Join us for a FREE webinar series as part of the #BigRockPoolChallenge: #NationalBioBlitz 2025!

🔗Registration link in the bio.

#InvasiveSpeciesWeek @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp @NaturalEngland

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By recording what you find in local rock pools, you’ll help scientists understand what’s changing and where across the UK. Sign up for our #NationalBioBlitz👉Click the link in our bio. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

#EarthDay is just the beginning. Why not dive deeper and join us for the #NationalBioBlitz from 17–24 May? Invite your friends to join us too!
#BigRockPoolChallenge #INNSweek #CitizenScience #MarineLife @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

Congratulations to The Nemos in #Falmouth and Team Bangor in #Plymouth for winning this month!🥳Mark your calendars for our next BioBlitz on 17th May — which marks the launch of our #NationalBioBlitz too! Don’t miss out🦀@ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk

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Have you registered with #TheRockPoolProject? 👉 https://t.co/wJKhEpRlvv

#BigRockPoolChallenge #NationalBioBlitz #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #MarineLife @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp

[The Rock Pool Project @rockpoolproject]

A huge thank you to @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @thembauk for making the #BigRockPoolChallenge monthly BioBlitz and the #NationalBioBlitz (17th–25th May) possible! 😍🌊🔬

#TheRockPoolProject #CitizenScience #OceanExploration #CoastalAdventure @HeritageFundL_S

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#BigRockPoolChallenge: #NationalBioBlitz 2025 is happening on 17-25 May – and you’re invited to help track and protect the UK’s incredible marine life! 🦀#TheRockPoolProject #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #CitizenScience @ScottishPower @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundL_S @thembauk @InvasiveSp

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This month's BioBlitz Battle brought some amazing discoveries! Check out what we found:
1️⃣ Circular Crab (Atelecyclus rotundatus) - ✨First-ever sighting by us on iNaturalist!✨
2️⃣ Gaertner's Spoonworm (Thalassema thalassemum)
3️⃣ Sea Lemon (Doris pseudoargus)

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This is the highest number of observations we've had so far since the launch of the Big Rock Pool Challenge in October 2024! Grab your tickets for the next BioBlitz here - https://t.co/j2TXLJdwxh