A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of participating in the Explore Your Shore training session with Dave Wall from the National Biodiversity Data Centre. The experience opened our eyes to what had long been our “kryptonite”—or perhaps more kindly, our “blind spot”—the humble shells scattered across our shores.
Over the past few years, the Aquarium’s focus has been on the shoreline’s living biodiversity. But after the training, something shifted—even if subtly. We headed back to the beach and, true to habit, initially overlooked the shells. Yet, the power of subliminal learning quickly revealed itself.