Five primary schools from all over Ceredigion went to the bandstand in Aberystwyth for a day of seaside activities.

Discover the Sea was organised by the Cardigan Bay Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) and LEAF Education as part of Wales Outdoor Learning Week.

The children, aged 7 and 8, met fisherman Dean Parry, dressed their own crabs with Mandy Walters, and listened to stories of the sea with local storyteller Peter Stevenson.

They also enjoyed watching dolphins using virtual-reality headsets and beachcombing with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, and took part in a beach clean with Aberystwyth Beach Buddies and Surfers against Sewage.

The teachers, who came from Rhos Helyg, Trewen, Dihewyd, Penrhyncoch and Penllwyn primary schools, said how much the children had enjoyed playing on the beach as well as learning about the food chain, wildlife and the environment.

Alison Kinsey, co-ordinator for the Cardigan Bay FLAG, said: “An event like this one helps to strengthen the linkages between fishermen and the younger generation.

"It’s important to ensure that traditional fishing know-how and the fishermen’s passion for their profession is passed on to the next generation and hopefully generate a lifelong connection with the sea.”

Jane Powell, education consultant with LEAF Education, said: “This was been a wonderful day for everyone. There is so much to learn about at the seaside, to do with food, wildlife and the environment, and it’s fun as well.

“We’re grateful to the FLAG for making it possible. We’re proud to be part of Wales Outdoor Learning Week too.”

Wales Outdoor Learning Week is organised by the Wales Council for Outdoor Learning and Natural Resources Wales to showcase Wales’ largest and best classroom, our natural environment.