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rockpool guide

Rockpools are exciting places to explore. Here is a guide to what you might be able to find lurking beneath the surface in north Devon

When you are out on the seashore, remember that wildlife is all around you. Rockpools and rocky shores support a wealth of marine biodiversity which is accessible to everyone. Here is some more information about a few of the most common species, to start you off on your rockpooling adventure. Remember to always follow the seashore code to help protect north Devon's special coastline every time you go rockpooling.Leader plus logo This guide is supported by:Defra logoEU LogoNDAONB

 


Anemones

Beadlet anemone

Beadlet anemone

Snakelocks anemone

Snakelocs anemone


Strawberry anemone

 


Barnacles, crabs and prawns (crustaceans)

Barnacles

Barnacles

Common prawns

Image: Judith Oakley www.oakleynaturalimages.com Common prawn


Edible crab

Edible crab

Hermit crab

Hermit crab


Shore crabs

Shore crabs

Spider crab

Spider crab


Velvet swimming crab

Velvet swimming crab

 


Fish

Pipefish

Pipefish

Shanny

Shanny


Marine snails, limpets and mussels (molluscs)

Dog whelk

Dog whelk

Limpets

Limpets


Mussels

Mussels

Periwinkles

Periwinkles


Starfish and Brittle Stars

Brittle stars

Brittle stars

Cushion starfish

Cushion starfish



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