by MarineMumbles | Oct 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
The lesser spotted dogfish, is a very cool looking fish that can be caught in UK waters. This species is actually part of the Class Elasmobranchii, meaning its a type of shark! Dogfish however don’t get massive but that doesn’t stop then being a supercool...
by MarineMumbles | Oct 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Seaweeds are a very important part of the rocky shore ecosystem. They are primary producers, meaning they use photosynthesis to get their energy and are at the bottom of the food chain. They are grazed upon by other invertebrate species on the rocky shore. Ulva...
by MarineMumbles | Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The species Littorina saxatilis are one of many gastropod ‘snails’ on the rocky shore. Most of these gastropods tend to have similar requirements for survival. For example, they all require crevices to protect themselves from strong waves, and they are all...
by MarineMumbles | Aug 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Manatees are often referred to as sea cows! I am also a big fan of land cows but these top land cows by miles and the fact that these gorgeous fat blobs can also slowly plod through the ocean makes me ridiculously happy to be on this planet! Now I have a confession,...
by MarineMumbles | Jul 24, 2016 | Species List
The reason why I decided to draw a european plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) as my first fish on this site does not come from interested I’ve gathered from my degree, it is actually because that this is my favourite fish to eat! I fell in love with marine life from my...
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