Great spider crab
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
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In your neighbourhood
Wherever you live, there are so many weird and wonderful wild creatures to discover.
The sea and me
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Pink sea fan
Did you know we have colourful corals in UK seas? Pink sea fans are a type of horny coral - related to the sea fans found in the tropics. Don't be fooled by their name though, pink sea fans…
Montagu’s sea snail
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Black sea bream
The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!
Lightbulb sea squirt
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
Orange-clubbed sea slug
A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.
Sea mat
These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.
Get started with your spotter sheets
You can use this tool to create simple nature spotting sheets to print off and use outside.
Contact your MP
By writing to your MP or meeting them in person, you can help them to understand more about a local nature issue you care passionately about.