Kelp beds and forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales are delighted to announce a collaboration with The Emma Mason Gallery to raise funds to protect wildlife and wild spaces like Skomer Island.
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
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.
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
This grass-green seaweed is sometimes known as Grass Kelp and grows on pretty much every shore in the UK.