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According to folklore, a beautiful mermaid would sing enchanting songs at the local church, captivating a young man named Mathew Trewella. He followed her into the sea, never to be seen again.

Dunwich Heath and Beach is a National Trust site located on the Suffolk coast. It is a precious landscape that offers a true sense of being at one with nature. The area is home to a range of interesting wildlife such as the Dartford warbler.

The narrow winding inlet of Boscastle harbour provides some rare shelter for boats along this intimidating stretch of Cornish coastline. Tourism is it's main activity today.

Brownsea Island is also home to a wealth of flora and fauna, including nesting terns, winter bird arrivals, and grazing animals. Two bird hides give fabulous views of the birds on the lagoon and surrounding reedbeds.

Brean Down is a limestone headland situated near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Many varieties of birds, such as gulls, kestrels, chats and redshanks, can be seen from footpaths crossing its grassy hills.

Osborne House is situated near Osborne's picturesque beach, a wonderful place to relax on sun loungers and top up your tan, or to go for a paddle in the crystal clear waters of the Solent.

Throughout recorded history it has been clearly noted that sea tides - the rise and fall of water around our shores - have something to do with the moon. Find out why - click here.

We are very lucky, living on an island as we do, to be surrounded by some truly fascinating sea and shoreline life. We hope you'll enjoy this regular feature of exploring sea life typical to the UK. This blog features the Mola Mola, or Ocean Sunfish!

Of all the seashore habitats, rock pools are the most interesting and attractive. Many a childhood summer is spent netting for crabs in them, all along the British coastline!