Plymouth is now home to a living seawall after organisations across the world united in an attempt to enhance biodiversity along its waterfront.
A series of specially-designed concrete panels has been installed on the edge of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park to make new habitats available to a variety of marine flora and fauna.
The panels, developed as a result of extensive scientific research, have been fixed to the seawall close to the Mayflower Steps memorial. They cover an area spanning 12 × 2 metres, and will be monitored over the coming months to assess any different species of flora and fauna which have taken up residence. The hope is that they could become home to limpets, barnacles, anemones, seaweeds, sponges and other species commonly found in natural habitats along the South West coastline.
The Rock Pool project will be setting up a FREE stand at the Mayflower Steps on the Barbican to show locals and tourists alike how fascinating Plymouth’s Living Seawall is, along with the amazing sea creatures that call it their home. You'll also learn about the hidden world of marine ecosystems to discover why creatures, like limpets, are so vital to the diverse ecosystems living above and under our Plymouth Sound.
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Take part in a survey using this form to contribute towards monitoring the impacts of this incredible installation.
