Meet Big F-T
Lifelong adventurer · Educator · Rockpool enthusiast
I'm Karl Fice-Thomson, Big F-T to most, a lifelong adventurer, educator, and rockpool enthusiast based in the heart of Newquay.
With a background in outdoor learning, marine exploration, and community education, I've spent years turning the Cornish coastline into the ultimate classroom.
At Big F-T's Rock Pool Adventures, I take families, schools, and curious explorers on hands-on journeys through the fascinating world beneath the waves. Expect storytelling, science, and a healthy dose of adventure as we uncover the incredible marine life hiding in Newquay's tidal pools.
If you love the sea, discovery, and a bit of sand between your toes, you're in the right place. Come join me, let's dive into the magic of the shoreline together!
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Out on the Coastline
For Big F-T, the coastline is the classroom — and the best way to learn about it is to get stuck in.
Accidental Academic
Karl is also the author of Accidental Academic, which explores his experiences of community learning and the idea of taking education beyond the traditional classroom — including his work around The Community Classroom.
The book draws on his Newquay coastal setting and the idea of beach schools and community classrooms as a practical call to action for educators and communities.
View Accidental Academic on Amazon →Come on an Adventure with Big F-T
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