This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.

This grass-green seaweed is sometimes known as Grass Kelp and grows on pretty much every shore in the UK.

A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.

Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).