Common seal
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
The UK is home to so many incredible sea slugs, like this elegant nudibranch.
The Yellow slug lives up to its name - its yellow body is mottled with grey patches. Often found in gardens and damp places in houses, it can be considered a pest, but is an important nutrient…
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
The all-black rook is a sociable bird, so can be spotted in flocks or nesting colonies, known as 'rookeries'. Unlike the similar carrion crow, it has a grey bill and 'baggy trouser…
This brightly coloured and easily recognizable fish is one of three gurnard species found in UK seas. Collectively, gurnards are known as sea robins.
The UK will become the first nation to produce a complete map of its blue carbon stores, thanks to a new, pioneering project.
Ancient woodland on an abandoned sea cliff.
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
The common whelk is the largest sea snail found in UK seas, though you're more likely to find the dry balls of empty whelk egg capsules washed up in strandlines.
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.