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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Artificial rockpools in south of England successfully attract sea creatures

Some of the artificial rock pools at low tide.
Some of the artificial rock pools at low tide. Photograph: Bournemouth University

Artificial rockpools in Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight have successfully attracted sea creatures, which have made them their home.

Scientists have hailed the discovery, saying the false crevices can be added to sea defences and other human-made coastline developments to create habitats for sealife such as crabs, barnacles, molluscs, small fish, sea squirts and seaweed.

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