Head out into the island’s biodiverse intertidal zone with island marine biologists Theo Vickers and Laura McConnell to discover an incredible world of Isle of Wight marine life, from anemones and velvet crabs to blennies, sea slugs and cormorants!
Theo and Laura’s popular rockpool safaris take place regularly across the island year-round, and aim to give both islanders and visitors a hands-on educational experience with the rich diversity of marine life that lives on the Isle of Wight’s shores!
You’ll be able to encounter everything from catshark egg-cases in Solent seagrass meadows to UV anemones in Ventnor’s rockpools! Importantly, all the species encountered are recorded and submitted to the island’s local biological records, meaning you can help contribute valuable data on the island’s marine biodiversity!
Upcoming Dates and Times:
| Date | Time | Location | Availability |
| 22nd August 2025 | 17:15 – 18:45 | Bembridge Ledges | FULLY BOOKED |
| 23rd August 2025 | 18:00 – 19:30 | Bembridge Ledges | FULLY BOOKED |
| 24th August 2025 | 16:45 – 18:15 | Compton Bay | FULLY BOOKED |
| 25th August 2025 | 17:45 – 19:15 | Ventnor | FULLY BOOKED |
Pricing
Please note: All children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult during the safari.
To book your rockpool safari please email us at info@wightcoastfossils.co.uk with the following information-
- Name
- Contact number
- Dates/times preferred
- Number in your party (adults/children).
Please be aware that during busy periods, there may be a delay in our response to your enquiries.
We will reply to your enquiry as soon as we can.
Laura McConnell
Captivated by the ocean from childhood, Laura studied BSc. marine biology at the University of Portsmouth in 2021 and gained an MSc. In tropical marine biology from the University of Essex in 2023!
An avid SCUBA diver and underwater photographer, Laura is passionate about the seas of the Isle of Wight and Solent and has conducted research on the biodiversity of the island’s seagrass meadows, as well as assisting with local seagrass restoration! She’s a strong advocate of women and girls in marine sciences!
Theo Vickers
Theo is an award-winning underwater photographer and marine biologist born and raised on the island. Theo studied BSc. Marine biology at the University of Portsmouth and holds an MSc. in marine vertebrate ecology and conservation from the University of Exeter!
Theo focus lies locally, and he works to bring the island’s amazing marine wildlife to visitors and islanders alike through his underwater photography, aiming to connect our community to the marine world around us! In doing so Theo has built up a deep knowledge of the island’s marine environment and wildlife, and as a biologist currently works on sharks and rays!
