Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!
Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.
This stocky wader is mostly a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be found on rocky, seaweed-covered coasts, often with groups of turnstones.
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This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.