Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
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Native Oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
This jagged-shelled sea snail is normally found near its favourite food - oysters!