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Common starfish

A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!

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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.
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Spiny starfish

Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!

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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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Bloody henry starfish

The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.

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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.
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Green sea urchin

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

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Marine wildlife and me

Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.

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Edible sea urchin

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).

Volunteer Opportunity

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre: Marine Conservation Volunteers

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Volunteering at Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is a fantastic way for you to contribute to marine conservation, gain new skills, meet people with similar interests and experience our amazing…