Introduction to Rockpool Ecology

£20.00

The UK's nineteen-thousand-mile coastline boasts some of the worlds most fascinating and enigmatic flora and fauna. Some of the most diverse ecosystems on the globe exists in the intertidal-zone where life has to adapt to the everchanging conditions, weather and extreme seasonal changes. For this reason, the animals we find along the coast are some of the most hardy, adaptable and accessible forms of wildlife that we can easily connect with.

So pull your wellies on, head to your local coastline and rediscover your love of exploration and discovery through our first in-depth coastal ecology e-learning course.

No matter your age or ability, the coast is always home to creatures which fascinate, perplex and invite further examination, making rockpools an ideal entry point for discussions and learning around coastal morphology, marine biology, coastal ecosystems as well as the various challenges coastal life must overcome in order to occupy this unique niche in our landscapes.

This course will cover everything you need to consider before exploring the intertidal zone either by yourself or with groups. Course content includes:

An understanding of how rockpools form and the unique challenges coastal wildlife faces
Ideas on how to adapt sessions to different ages and abilities
Equipment that can enhance a rock pooling adventure
Insights into commonly found UK species
Safety considerations and risk management

Duration – the online course content will take several hours to complete, but there is an expectation and requirement to implement this learning out in the field which will be an on going part of learning.

Introduction to Rockpool Ecology