Children's Corner | Crustacean Compassion

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The ocean is full of wonderful living things! Some are tiny, some are colourful, and some are very shy. When we visit the beach, we can explore their world – but we must do it kindly. That means peeking, not poking.

Exploring the beach and its rockpools is one of the most magical parts of a seaside visit. Many people, especially children, love discovering the incredible animals and plants that live there. Crabbing and rockpooling have long been favourite coastal activities, but sometimes these can accidentally hurt the animals that live there or damage their homes.

That’s why we created Rockpool Rangers -

to help families explore rockpools in a kind, curious, and responsible way, while still having loads of fun!

Become a Rockpool Ranger

A Rockpool Ranger is someone who cares about the oceans and those who live there, and who wants to explore life in the water, in a kind and respectful way. To become a Rockpool Ranger, just follow these five simple steps....

1. Peek, don’t poke:

Enjoy watching sea creatures where they live, no need to pick them up.

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2. Be kind to crabs and rockpool animals: Crabs, starfish, and other animals can be hurt or stressed when handled.

3. Use your underwater telescope:

Discover the underwater world without disturbing it - just look and learn!

4. Leave the rockpools as you found them: Gently return any moved rocks, and take all your belongings and litter home.

5. Kindness makes you a true explorer:

The best explorers protect what they discover - observe with care and curiosity.

Explore rockpools responsibly with underwater telescopes!

One of the most exciting features of our Rockpool Ranger project is the use of a cool kid-friendly underwater telescope, designed to let young nature lovers observe crabs and other rockpool wildlife in their natural habitat, without lifting, touching, or disturbing them.

These telescopes will be available to try at our family-friendly beach events throughout summer, and some lucky children will even have the chance to win one of their own through our fun competitions!

We also invite local authorities, schools, and community groups to request a telescope and help promote ethical wildlife observation among young nature lovers. It’s a simple way to turn family beach activities into a meaningful experience that protects the creatures we love to discover. For more information contact us at info@crustaceancompassion.org.

Rockpool Ranger activity pack

Do you want to become a Rockpool Ranger on your next beach trip? Our fun and educational activity packs are full of games, challenges, and fascinating facts about crabs and other rockpool creatures.

You can download them right here on our website, or pick one up in person at one of our beach events this summer.

Whether you're a curious kid or a parent looking for seaside fun, these packs are a great way to explore rockpools kindly and responsibly.

Download an activity pack

Get a Rockpool Ranger badge

Join Henry the Hermit Crab on his Rockpool Ranger adventures

and earn yourself a Rockpool Ranger badge!

To get a badge, complete the Rockpool Ranger activities, and ask your grown up to send these to Crustacean Compassion at info@crustaceancompassion.org with your name, age and address and we will post one out.

Join us at our beach events

We are hosting 5 events over the month of August on the North Cornish Coast, to educate and inspire your young marine explorers, on how they can experience the ocean and all that lives there, in a kind and compassionate way!