Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
MRes completed by Kornelia Twardowska, September 2024, at Nottingham Trent University.
MSc completed by Alice Chapman, January 2024, at Nottingham Trent University.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ (WTSWW) Nature Networks Fund (NNF) projects; Sentinels of the Sea and Connecting the Future have made a fantastic contribution in supporting the Trusts…
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ (WTSWW) Nature Networks Fund (NNF) projects; Sentinels of the Sea and Connecting the Future have made a fantastic contribution in supporting the Trust’s…
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.
Our island team have welcomed the return of the ‘clowns of the sea’ to Skomer and Skokholm islands, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, where populations are soaring.
The common whelk is the largest sea snail found in UK seas, though you're more likely to find the dry balls of empty whelk egg capsules washed up in strandlines.
Ancient woodland on an abandoned sea cliff.
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!