Edible sea urchin
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a North Sea Marine Planning Officer
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.