Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
A strikingly beautiful fish, it is not hard to see where the ‘red’ mullet gets its name from!
This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.
This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!
The ocean sunfish is the second largest bony fish on the planet and visits UK seas during the summer months to feast on jellyfish.
This clown-like fish is a favourite amongst divers and snorkellers. They are inquisitive little souls and will investigate divers near their hidey-hole homes.
This brightly coloured and easily recognizable fish is one of three gurnard species found in UK seas. Collectively, gurnards are known as sea robins.
Frogbit looks like a mini water-lily as it floats on the surface of ponds, lakes and still waterways. It offers shelter to tadpoles, fish and dragonfly larve.