A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.

A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.

This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.

The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.

Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.

Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

The common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.

The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.