Lumpfish – Cyclopterus lumpus

Lumpfish – Cyclopterus lumpus

Now lumpfish are a gift to the world and I will tell you why. Firstly, look at them, they are the definition of when something that is as ugly as it is cute! I mean who couldn’t fall in love with that cute face and naturally sad looking mouth. Secondly, they can...
Grey Seal – Halichoerus grypus

Grey Seal – Halichoerus grypus

These are sea dogs. I don’t think I need to write anymore about seals bar that, but I suppose I should really say a bit more about them. If you’ve spent a lot of time round the coast you have probably seen one of these bobbing up and down in the water at...
King Ragworm – Alitta virens

King Ragworm – Alitta virens

Now obviously we all love ragworms (Hediste diversicolor)  with all our hearts. They are long centepide looking marine worms with jaws that are able to give quite a nip to humans. I am surprised they aren’t placed on posters next to whales or seals, to entice...
Snakeslock Anemone – Anemonia viridis

Snakeslock Anemone – Anemonia viridis

I’ve said this before but I will say it again, the rocky shore is home to some b-e-a-utiful species, and the snakeslock anemone (Anemonia viridis) is one of them.  Sometimes, you don’t have to travel halfway round the world to find a marine species with...
Nucella lapillus – Dog Whelk

Nucella lapillus – Dog Whelk

I love puppies. I love snails (I have always liked there cute little eyes). But for some reasons combine the two ideas into one species  called a dog whelk and somewhere along the line it loses its cuteness. Dog whelks, are not like puppies, and yes they are like...