The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

The turtle dove is the UK's fastest declining bird species and is on the brink of extinction. A small and pretty pigeon, it breeds in lowland England and winters in Sub-Saharan Africa.

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!