Citizen Science in the Biosphere

Citizen Science is all about getting involved with research that benefits the Biosphere, its wildlife and communities.

Find out more about the Citizen Science projects that are happening around the Isle of Wight Biosphere and how you can help.

Gurnard Vertipools

Vertipools are vertical artificial rock pools designed to encourage new wildlife habitats on coastal structures such as groynes.

This Citizen Science Project needs your help to monitor the transformation of a set of 5 vertipools in Gurnard.

We will be asking you to capture and share photos of these innovative artificial rock pools, along with providing observations you’ve made.

Concrete block on a shingle beach with two vertipools attached, like hanging rockpools