MicroWorlds

An outdoor fun educational workshop that was co-designed (Galway Atlantaquaria and the Waves of Change project) to explore the many hidden worlds not first visible when you walk on the beach.

The workshop was designed to increase local ocean literacy and awareness of biodiversity and plastic pollution with the support of the Marine Institute, funded
under the Marine Research Programme by the Government of Ireland.

This research (Grant-Aid Agreement No. PDOC/21/04/02)

  • Beach Combing

    Walk along the shore with our biodiversity experts, Beachcombing to find the several species of shellfish found both on the beach and underneath the water offshore. 

  • Seaweed

    Explore the world of the epifauna and flora - these are the many small animals and plants that are living on Seaweeds on the shore - Exploring invertebrates

  • Plastic Pollution

    Find the hidden Microplastics (micro and macro) within the sand that are polluting our shores

  • Movement

    Workout to the different forms of Marine Movement you have learned about on your biodiversity journey

  • Beach Passport

  • Biodiversity

  • Beach exploration

  • The Real Map of Ireland

The MicroWorld outdoor workshop was a magical day out for all, where curiosity led the way