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!

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.

Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.

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

A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!