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🌊 It’s #NationalMarineWeek, so let’s dive In! 🐠 All this week, Sven from the W5 Learning & Engagement team is splashing into the world of amazing sea creatures found right here in our local waters. 🦀 Day 1 kicks off with some clawed critters - crabs! BelfastHarbour
🌊 National Marine Week: Day 2! 🐚 Even though barnacles don’t look like much to the naked eye, under the microscope we can see how these creatures find their next meal. 🔬 Tune in tomorrow as we explore more incredible marine creatures on our doorstep. 🐟 BelfastHarbour
🌊 National Marine Week: Day 3! 🐌 Did you know that snails have tongues? What about that they’re covered in teeth! There’s more to these slimy animals than meets the eye. 🦷 Check in tomorrow as we explore more creatures that call Belfast’s shores home! 🪸🐠 BelfastHarbour
🌊 National Marine Week: Day 4! 🪱 Meet the unsung heroes of the seabed, polychaete worms! They keep our coastline clean by stirring up the seabed & adding oxygen to the ecosystem. Check in tomorrow as we uncover more critters from Belfast’s shores! 🐚 BelfastHarbour
🌊 National Marine Week: Day 5! 🦐 Meet the tiny powerhouses keeping our oceans in check - amphipods! These ocean clean-up crew members eat leftover scraps, keeping marine habitats fresh and healthy. 🌍 Check in tomorrow when we look at another creature. 🐟 BelfastHarbour
🌊 National Marine Week: Day 6! 🐌 Meet the periwinkle snail, a shoreline explorer with a twist. Unlike garden snails, periwinkle snails keep their eyes tucked away at the base of their tentacles.👀 Don’t miss the final day of #NationalMarineWeek tomorrow!🪸 BelfastHarbour
🌊 National Marine Week: Day 7! ⭐️ We’re wrapping up #NationalMarineWeek with one of the most fascinating creatures from our shore, the brittle star! These incredible marine animals have been gliding across the seabed since before the dinosaurs roamed. 🦕 BelfastHarbour