One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.

Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

The loud 'peep-ing' call of an oystercatcher is a recognisable and familiar sound of the seashore. Look out for it hunting on rocky and muddy shores for shellfish to eat. It can also be…

A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!

Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!

A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.

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…

Hairy bitter-cress is an edible weed of rocky places, walls, gardens and cultivated ground. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…

One of the most eye-catching sights on the rocky shore, this mind-boggling species resembling a collection of beautiful pressed flowers is actually a colony of individual animals!