Firestone Bay Bioblitz – Shark Month 2025
July 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Celebrate Shark Month at Royal William Yard! Join Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and The Rock Pool Project for shark and ray eggcase hunts, a Bioblitz Battle, and marine conservation fun.
Discover sharks and rays in Plymouth, support The Shark Trust, and dive into a month of exciting marine activities. Team up for a Bioblitz Battle at Firestone Bay—race to identify local marine species, no experience needed! Learn species identification, marine ecology, and contribute to UK conservation.
Great for families and wildlife fans!
- Where: Firestone Bay beach (What3Words: ///gear.crowd.facing)
- What to bring: Suitable clothing, wellies or walking boots, and a smartphone with iNaturalist for species recording
- Facilities: Public toilets nearby, café on site
- Access: Moderate—steps to the beach
Note: Event may be cancelled with 24 hours’ notice in bad weather.
Get involved in Plymouth’s Shark Month—fun, learning, and conservation for all!
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