Edible sea urchin
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Violet sea slug
Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!
Tylluanod Nid Bwganod yng Nghors Goch
Yn ddiweddar fe wnaethon ni gynnal digwyddiad ‘Tylluanod Nid Bwganod’ yn ein Gwarchodfa Natur ni yng Nghors Goch, gan ddod â theuluoedd at ei gilydd am ddiwrnod llawn hwyl, dysgu, ac ambell…
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
Solar powered sea slug
This remarkable creature shows nature’s fantastic complexity!
Great spider crab
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
Sea-holly
The spiky, silvery leaves of Sea-holly give this plants its common name. Look for its beautiful, thistle-like, blue blooms on coastlines and sand dunes in summer.
Sea-buckthorn
Sea-buckthorn is a spiny, thicket-forming shrub of sand dunes. It's native to the east coast of England but considered an invasive species elsewhere. It is most obvious in autumn when it is…
(we want your) Memories of wildlife in our sea
Your family's and/or friends' images and recollections of the wildlife they witnessed in our seas from years gone by could be important in helping to conserve it.
Lesser sea-spurrey
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.
Common sea-lavender
Common sea-lavender can be found around our coasts on mudflats, creek banks and saltmarshes. Despite its name, its not a lavender at all, so doesn’t smell like one.
Living Seas
Living Seas is North Wales Wildlife Trust's vision for the seas of Wales. Find out all about our marine conservation work and any events or activities that we are running including snorkelling, beach cleans and rockpooling. There's lots of information about marine plants and animals - from seagrass to sharks! Find out how to become a marine conservation volunteer or become a Citizen Scientist through our Shoresearch project.