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MAY, 2025
SEAGRASS SAFARI – Grattan Beach
With the discovery of a NEW Seagrass patch in Grattan Beach, we are hoping to organise a small safari, to see the site and learn why this is unique and interesting.
Galway Atlantaquaria, is delighted to be joined by Tony O’Callaghan the National Coordinator of Seasearch Ireland, who will present the Story of Seagrass, and explain why this find is unique.
(Please note it is not a DIVE, but a walk and bioblitz in the rockpool)
Seasearch is a project for divers and snorkelers who have an interest in what they’re seeing underwater, want to learn more, and want to help protect the marine environment around the coasts of Ireland and the UK.
Marine conservation is a topic that is garnering more and more attention in recent years, and divers are uniquely placed to be the eyes and ears for tracking changes in our inshore marine environment.
NEXT FOSSIL WALK TBC
This means that we need as many people to learn what a fossil is, how to spot them, and most importantly record them to the Great Irish Fossil Hunt portal!
Submit your fossil discovery here;
Ireland’s Fossil Heritage | University College Cork
“From Fossils to Future: Coastal Heritage and Marine Life”
Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted to announce our next Clean Coasts Experience in……………..
Our fossil walk along the shores of Salthill is a lot of fun and a great way to discover fossils that are millions of years old!
LOCATION: Ladies Beach, SALTHILL.
DATES: TBC
Please bring gloves, and be weather-ready!!
2024 Events — HISTORY
JUNE 2025
There are a lot of events planned for June, and we will be updating very soon.
SHOAL ON THE SHORE
Join the Galway Atlantaquaria Clean Coasts Group for a creative and educational experience at Grattan Beach!
In Shoal on the Shore, participants of all ages will learn to draw large fish and work together to form a giant shoal along the shoreline. This interactive activity blends art, play, and ocean awareness.
The event also includes a beach clean-up and engaging ocean literacy talks, making it a fun and meaningful way to connect with the coast.
To gather people to the shore
To enable people to see the shore and ocean in a new way
To inform about Marine Litter
People will learn about marine litter and how they can join other clean coasts groups
A clean beach, free from litter
An Art Piece on the shore – created by our young people
FOSSIL & SHELL WALKS ALONG THE SHORE
Join us for some fun EXPLORE YOUR SHORE experiences on Grattan Beach, events must be booked!
Health & Safety
Participants must arrive early to listen to the Health & Safety Briefing.
An Adult or Guardian must supervise children. Please be weather-ready, wear Strong Shoes, bring your own Gloves for litter picking.
Hazards in the environment, Tripping Hazards. Rocks may shift underfoot and may be covered in Algae, too. Extra care is needed while walking.
The Aquarium can cancel this event at any time, should weather or other personal events arise. We will advertise changes on our socials, so please like and follow for updates.