Firestone Bay 'Shark Month' Bioblitz!

Join us in celebrating Shark Month at Royal William Yard, supporting and learning about the vital work of The Shark Trust while enjoying a month-long extravaganza of shark and ray activities and advocacy. Find out more here: Shark Month

Plymouth Sound National Marine Park will be celebrating with The Rock Pool Project by teaming up to host a shark and ray eggcase hunt and a rock-pool Bioblitz! This is a fun, competitive rock-pooling event where participants race against time to discover and identify local marine species, helping to gather valuable data supporting UK marine biodiversity conservation.

• Bioblitz Battle: Work in teams to discover and identify as many species as possible within a set timeframe. No experience is needed—we’ll provide guidance, equipment, and expert help.
• Educational Sessions: You will learn to identify species, understand their ecology, and gain insights into marine surveys
• Fun for All Ages: Perfect for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a day by the sea while contributing to vital conservation work.

Whether you're a seasoned rock-pooler or a first-timer, this event is for everyone! Note: The Rock Pool Project hold free monthly Bioblitz Battles at Mount Batten so you can get stuck in as much as you like (see website for details): Bioblitz Battle Plymouth (July 2025) - The Rock Pool Project 

What to bring:

You will need appropriate clothing and footwear for rock-pooling. (we recommend walking boots or wellies), and a smart phone with iNaturalist downloaded to be able to record species during the bioblitz. - iNaturalist

Facilities:

There are available public toilets close by. Moderate accessibility will be required for this event as there are steps down to the beach. There is a café on site serving up refreshments. 

Location: Firestone Bay beach (What3Words: ///gear.crowd.facing)

Please note: this event is subject to a 24 hour cancellation period in bad weather conditions.