Date: 15th February 2026

Time: 1:30pm

Location: Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC), Cloreen Park, Belfast BT9 5HN

The Ballinderry riverbed is home to creatures whose long lives are extraordinarily different to our own. But their demise tells us much about the recent industrial history of Northern Ireland – and the perils of ignoring life below the surface. This journey into the world of endangered freshwater pearl mussels explores their storied history and recent restoration efforts.