This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!

Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!

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

Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…

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.