It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…

This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!

These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!

Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…

Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.

Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.

The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!