Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
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…
Once upon a time the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) would have been a common sight across Wales. This large semi-aquatic rodent with its brown or black fur, characteristic orange front teeth and a…
Hi, I am Arun, a volunteer and marine champion for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Since I was 11, I have been completing Shoresearch surveys with the Trust to monitor the species…
This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.
Enchanter's nightshade is a hairy plant, with rounded leaves that taper to a fine tip, and clusters of small, pinky-white flowers in summer.
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.
It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!
Horseradish is used as a well-loved condiment. This member of the cabbage family is actually an introduced species in the UK, but causes no harm in the wild.
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.
