Sea Search Walpole Bay Tidal Pool Emptying

Tidal Pool Sea Search

Several sea searchers turned up on this cold morning to witness the emptying of the Walpole Bay tidal pool yesterday morning. This happens a couple of times a year for maintenance and it is an ideal time to see some of the creatures that you would only see if you were diving. The following pictures show some of the remarkable finds which I hope you will enjoy.

For further events visit the Thanet Coast Project Website http://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/whats-on/2016-events-and-activities/

Who said Rocky Shore Safaris were only for Kids?

Thanet Coast Wardens put on Safari for the Big Kids.

 

Amazing

Discussing the fine points of crabs.

 

Love is in the air!!!

 

Result of Love on the Rocks

Group briefing

 

 

On Friday 28th June over 20 of the Westgate Health Walking Group were treated to a Thanet Coast Warden's led Rocky Shore Safari. The weather stayed dry long enough for them to get down and be kids again. Rock pooling on Thanet's tidal reefs can be enjoyed by all.

 

They were amazed by the variety of marine life found on our coast which included crabs, fish, sea anemones, shells, prawns and shrimps along with all sorts of seaweeds. 

 

 

Many thanks to Wardens Chris, Eileen and Tony who  led the event and gave a wealth of facts about the finds. Look out for future events from Thanet Coast Project this summer and if anyone wants to enjoy a walk the walking group they meet at Westgate Library every Friday at 10.15 am.