Clean Coasts Group, Galway Atlantaquaria, will be hosting a free Pokémon Beach Safari on Grattan beach, Salthill, Galway (beside the Lifeguard station).The event is on the 20th of August at 12pm. Inspired by the phenomenon of Pokémon Go; Galway Atlantaquaria seeks to educate the public about the diversity of Sea life on the Seashore, where to find it and how to conserve it.

Galway Atlantaquaria are happy to team up with Clean Coasts Officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, who will run the #2minutebeachclean right after the Safari, so we can hunt the terrible plastics and rubbish that can harm the environment.

Galway Atlantaquaria team members will share their knowledge of the Seashore and enable people to understand the importance of the Sea as a home for the wonderful, diverse sea life found on the shore. We also explain about the habitat and struggle to survive, before we return all animals to the Sea. Please note with the changeable weather in Galway, it is a good idea to wear wellies and some warm clothing.

This event is open to all, and while we do have some equipment you are more than welcome to bring a small bucket and net!