The Common fragrant-orchid lives up to its name: it produces a sweet, orangey smell that is very strong in the evening. Look for its densely packed, pink flower spikes on chalk grasslands in…

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!

This crab is common around all of the UK. If you've ever been rockpooling or crabbing, it's probably the shore crab that you've met.

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).