Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

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

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.

The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!

The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!

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

These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.

One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!