Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
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Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
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This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.