This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.

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

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

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

This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!

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

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

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

The stately grass-of-parnassus displays pretty, white flowers with green stripes. Once widespread, it is now declining as its wetland habitats are disappearing.

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