How to identify diving ducks
This winter, why not take a moment to learn about these fascinating animals.
This blog, embedded with a video, will give you an introduction on the nature of diving ducks before taking you…
This winter, why not take a moment to learn about these fascinating animals.
This blog, embedded with a video, will give you an introduction on the nature of diving ducks before taking you…
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
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!
Nia Jones (Living Seas Manager) describes some of the events in a typical marine spring.
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.