Check out these amazing photos of the rare Crystal Jellyfish (Aequoria sp.) taken by Claire Lewis of Cornwall Wildlife Trust in a rock pool on Looe Island.
Crystal Jellyfish are common in the northern Pacific Ocean but are rare in UK waters. (more…)
Author: Heather Buttivant
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UK rarity, the Crystal Jellyfish turns up in Cornwall
Crystal Jellyfish, Photo by Claire Lewis. Looe Island. -
‘The best day of my life.’ – Rockpooling with Cornwall Home Educators
It’s amazing to watch the rock pools appear. Just an hour ago, as we ate our picnic on Hannafore beach, two ladies were swimming just a hundred metres away. Now the tide has slipped back to reveal the dark, alluring rocks. An egret flies down to stalk the distant pools and oystercatchers follow, trilling loudly.
Hannafore Beach with Looe Island Nature Reserve in the background. ‘I want to go rockpooling. Now. Now,’ a little boy pleads, dragging on my arm. Tide and time can never move fast enough when you’re five. (more…)
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Summer Holiday Rock Pooling Events in Cornwall 2014
Rock pooling with the experts is a great way to explore the shore this summer. Below is a full list of events where you can find amazing rock pool creatures and learn all about them.
Have a fantastic summer!
Please check the full event details with the relevant organisation page before attending in case of changes and cancellations. (more…)
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Thinking of going rock pooling in Cornwall?
You’ve come to the right place.
Read on to find out how to rock pool, what you might find, my latest tips and discoveries and groups to join if you want to learn more.
There’s something about rock pooling. It’s a window on the underwater world. It’s the freedom of wandering between the blue sky and sparkling sea, never knowing what you will find. It’s a joy every child should experience, and that every adult should rediscover.
Heather Buttivant – Creator of Cornish Rock Pools
A spiny starfish
Cornish Rock Pools 