Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
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Identify UK starfish
Read our guide on identifying starfish spotted in the UK. Here are the most common starfish that you might see near you.
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Bloody henry starfish
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Key protections for at risk species lost
More than 30 conservation NGOs issue an open letter to oppose a review of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which could undermine decades of work to restore and protect threatened species
Interested in species monitoring and recording?
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
Why not get in touch with one of Somerset's specialist groups?
Sussex Species Recovery Fund
Our Species Recovery Fund will strengthen our work restoring vital habitats for endangered species
Wildlife laws under threat: protected species
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…