These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!

This crab is common around all of the UK. If you've ever been rockpooling or crabbing, it's probably the shore crab that you've met.

This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.

One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!

This brown seaweed lives in the lower shore and gets its name from the serrated edges to its fronds.

Sugar kelp is the crinkly belt like kelp that can often be found in deep rockpools on the lower shore or washed up on the beach after rough seas.

The razorbill has a characteristically thick, black bill, with a white stripe across it. It nests with other seabirds, such as guillemots, but prefers the lower ledges and rocky bottoms of cliffs…

These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!

This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!

One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.