Montagu's blenny
A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.
A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around 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.
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).
With her sketchbook, Carol loves to get lost in the detail of the shore’s wildlife, plants, textures and fossils. And she always comes away feeling enriched.