Anemone Identification Guide
Beautiful yet deadly, anemones are some of the rock pool’s most ferocious inhabitants. Here’s a snapshot of everything you need to know to tell these colourful critters apart.
Rock Pool Bioblitz Battle!
Rock Pool Bioblitz Battle 06/11/2021 Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Rock Pool Bioblitz Battle Public Event Castle Beach, Falmouth, 06/11/2021 On Saturday the 6th November we held our very first Falmouth Bioblitz Battle Event. Teams competed throughout the day to find the most species within 30 minutes. Our […]
Shanny
Also known as the common blenny, the shanny is one of the most common and characterful of all rock pool residents. With their downturned smile and discerning gaze, these fierce fish are not to be overlooked!
Atlantic Bobtail Squid
The Atlantic bobtail squid (Sepiola atlantica) is truly a hidden gem of the rocky shore. These camouflage wizards are so easy to overlook that they are usually only spotted when accidentally disturbed, spending much of their time buried in the sand with only their eyes peeking out.
Sea Hare
With their bunny-like head tentacles and charismatic expressions, these marvelous molluscs are always sure to bring a smile to your rock pool adventures.
Castle Beach
About Castle Beach: Situated in the heart of Falmouth, Castle Beach is one of our most popular survey sites. At low tide, the shingle beach gives way to a wide expanse of rockpools, home to a huge range of biodiversity. The marine life is so good here that at high tide, castle beach provides an […]
Barnacle Identification
Overview: Barnacles, or Cirripedia, are one of the most abundant groups of species present on many rocky shores. However, to the untrained eye, the grey-white carpet of miniature creatures coating the rocks underfoot can seem an identification nightmare. Recently, we were extremely fortunate to have barnacle expert Mike Puleston give us a talk full of […]
Common Squat Lobster
Galathea squamifera, the common squat lobster, is a species of intertidal crustacean. Don’t be fooled by the name- these fancy fellows are actually more closely related to hermit crabs than lobsters.
Cornish Sucker
This week’s Species in Focus is the Cornish Sucker. This unique looking fish may be little but packs a powerful ability to latch on to rocky surfaces using its adapted pelvic fins.