LandScape

CHILDREN ARE NATURAL explorers, and
seashores are teeming with interesting plant life as
Nicholas and Lauren discovered on a summer day
out on the seashore. Fun and educational, rock
pooling is an ideal way to keep young ones occupied for a
few hours during a summer day at the beach.
Rock pools are home to a diverse variety of seaweed.
Coming in a range of shades of brown, red or green, it can
have delicate, spiked filaments or large slippery fronds.
A bucket and net are enough to collect any finds.
Nicholas and Lauren made simple carriers from clear glass
jam jars so they can be displayed and viewed from all
angles. Before setting off, it is important to check the
weather and tides, and ensure tough waterproof footwear is
worn for clambering over barnacle-covered rocks. ›
Nicholas and Lauren excitedly check
their bucketful of finds.
An enamel bowl can also be used for
collecting and examining large clumps of
colourful seaweed varieties.
Rock pools closer to the sea’s edge prove more
fruitful when looking for sea creatures as they
contain more pure seawater and less weed.
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