Flat periwinkle
These little sea snails are found amongst the seaweed on rocky shores around much of the UK. They come in lots of different colours, from bright yellow to chequered brown!
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These little sea snails are found amongst the seaweed on rocky shores around much of the UK. They come in lots of different colours, from bright yellow to chequered brown!
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
Come along to the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre to discover the wonderful world of slugs and snails.
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.
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A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.