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Compass jellyfish

It's easy to see where the compass jellyfish got its name – its brown markings look just like a compass! They may look beautiful – but they give a nasty sting so keep your distance.

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Tree lungwort

Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.

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Water stick insect

The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…

My Wild Life

My bigger picture

Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…

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How to respond to a planning application

Most local authorities will provide plans and other documents for a planning application online. If not, you can ask the local planning authority to send you copies. Read everything thoroughly. If you don’t understand something, you can ask the case officer or look at Planning Aid Wales.
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Common sunstar

This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.

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Phosphorescent sea pen

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.

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Variable damselfly

The variable damselfly looks a lot like the azure damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK.