This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.

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

Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!

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

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

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

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

Common sea-lavender can be found around our coasts on mudflats, creek banks and saltmarshes. Despite its name, its not a lavender at all, so doesn’t smell like one.