The hidden world of our seas: Adult plankton workshop

Explore Cley’s underwater world, collecting plankton and discovering the tiny creatures that sustain the North Sea’s rich marine life. Join us for an exploration of the hidden life beneath the waves at Cley, and discover the extraordinary microscopic creatures that make the North Sea one of the most productive marine environments in the world. Plankton play a vital role in supporting life in our seas, forming the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from fish and seabirds to seals. Led by our guest plankton expert, Elizabeth, using plankton nets, we will collect samples from the sea. We will then examine our catch under the microscope, uncovering a world normally invisible to the naked eye, from intricate diatoms and hungry copepods to the larval stages of crabs and marine worms. As an event attendee, you will be eligible for free parking. Accessibility We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at [email protected] so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.Accessible nature reserves | Norfolk Wildlife Trust Access companions are welcome free of charge. If you or someone in your group requires personal support to attend - whether physical, communicative or emotional - please add an Access Companion when asked during the ticket booking process. Supporter tickets Ticket income supports Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s work protecting wildlife and wild places across the county. By choosing a Supporter ticket, you are making an additional contribution to help further our conservation work. Important Information – please read our event refund policy below: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates. Photo Credit: Julian Thomas