Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!

Look out for the black guillemot all year-round at scattered coastal sites in Scotland, England, Wales and the Isle of Man. It tends not to travel far between seasons, breeding and wintering in…

Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.

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

These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.

The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.

This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.