Raja clavata – Thornback Ray

Raja clavata – Thornback Ray

  Thornback rays are awesome creatures, they are the badass of the rays found in the UK! If you have ever had chance to hold one of these rays you will know why… Now before I properly get into the post I have to mention the story of when I first got to see...
Blue-rayed Limpet – Patella pellucida

Blue-rayed Limpet – Patella pellucida

This post will be short and sweet, because really this species is sooooooo pretty I am sure everyone would much rather look at pictures than a bunch of words. The blue-rayed limpet is another limpet species that is found on shores around the UK, and is closely related...
Ulva species – Gutweed and Sea Lettuce

Ulva species – Gutweed and Sea Lettuce

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...
Rough Periwinkle -Littorina saxatilis

Rough Periwinkle -Littorina saxatilis

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...
West Indian Manatee – Trichechus manatus

West Indian Manatee – Trichechus manatus

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,...