Have a go at glow in the dark rock pooling

23rd February 2023

Who says grown-ups can't rock pool? Take your mind off the cost-of-living crisis and get back to nature with a free night-time rock pooling session for adults (16+).

The Conscious Sisters CIC will be hosting this thrilling after dark rock pool adventure in association with The Rock Pool Project and as part of The Gathering – a year-long research project re-connecting the people of Plymouth to the sea and Plymouth Sound.

Using UV torches, the session will offer participants the chance to discover glow in the dark anemones and much more. Expert, friendly guides will lead rock poolers around to explore the shore, using special ultraviolet, waterproof torches to reveal the neon wonders of the wildlife at night!

Together, the discoveries will be recorded on special underwater cameras - meaning participants will be helping The Rock Pool Project directly with ongoing biodiversity studies whilst having lots of fun!

Afterwards, rock poolers can warm-up with a hot chocolate at The Secco Lounge free of charge and shake off those winter blues.

A growing number of studies have shown that interaction with the ocean and other ‘blue spaces’ can have a positive effect on mental health – particularly in terms of stress reduction and well-being. Rock pooling is a wonderfully engaging activity which is outdoors, in nature and beside the sea.

This rock pool adventure is brought to you by The Gathering. A project celebrating Plymouth Sound produced by The Conscious Sisters CIC.

Funded by Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, The Box, Arts Council England, Nudge Community Builders, Sovereign Housing, Local Emergencies Fund and BA Better World.

Location:

Devil's Point, Admiralty Road Stonehouse PL1

Date: Thursday 16 March 2023

Time: 18:15 – 19:45

Meet in lower car park at 6pm (next to Artillery Tower)

Please book your space via eventbrite.

If you want to take part in the night rock pooling activity, feel more connected to Plymouth Sound, and do something positive for your wellbeing, sign up today at: theconscioussisters.com

The project is also looking for working-class stories and memories of Plymouth Sound, its heritage, and people for ‘The Gathering’ , a way of re-connecting people to Plymouth Sound.