Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
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Identify sea urchins
Sea urchins are echinoderms, related to starfish, sea cucumbers and brittle stars. Their scientific name "Echinus" comes from the Greek word for hedgehog - it's easy to see why with all those spines! But what species live in UK waters and how do you tell them apart? Here’s our guide on identifying 3 common species of sea urchin found around our coasts.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
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!
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.
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,…
Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Edible sea urchin
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
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