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Around our Shores | Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Well distributed around our coast and at times present in large numbers, in times past they were only landed by fishermen when all other fish were scarce and fetched only a few pence per stone. Dogfishes are commonly sold as 'Rock Salmon' in your local chippy.
Seaweeds | Spaghetti Seaweed (Chaetomorpha linum)
Chaetomorpha linum, often affectionately dubbed “spaghetti seaweed,” is a powerhouse macroalgae revered in both natural ecosystems and reef aquariums. Find out more about it here!
Seaweeds | Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)
Rich in vitamin C and iron, and part of the UK's rich tradition of coastal foraging. If you're heading to the beach and spot some vibrant green seaweed clinging to rocks or floating in the shallows—chances are, you're looking at sea lettuce.
Around our Shores | Seaweed
Wherever you go around our shores in the UK, you're likely to come across many varieties of seaweed on the beach. Below we explore exactly what seaweed is and its role in the local ecosystem.
What are Barnacles?
Barnacles are essential for ocean ecosystems as they provide habitat for smaller marine life and help with water filtration. However, they can also be a nuisance for sailors due to their tendency to encrust boats and reduce their efficiency by increasing drag.
Did You Know? Seahorses
Seahorses are marine fish, and thus need the highest water quality and suitable filtration if kept in captive aquaria - they are not something that can be placed in an existing marine aquarium with other fish.
Aquatic Oddities: Seaside Murals, Eastbourne
In this article, we picture some seaside marine murals spray-painted onto walls on the pier underpass in Eastbourne, Sussex. The artworks are designed to encourage beach-goers to be a bit more responsible on the beaches.
Around Our Shores - Images: Eastbourne
In our regular blog series, Around our Shores, we explore places, wildlife and habitat around Britain's coastline of notable interest.
In these short blog snippets, we share more seashore-related images taken by our own photographers on our travels for your enjoyment.
Fish Profiles: The Blue Ringed Octopus
Blue-ringed octopuses typically have a lifespan of approximately two to three years, although this can vary based on factors such as nutrition, temperature, and light intensity in their environment.
Around our Shores: Lindisfarne Castle
An art installation in some parts of the castle provides an opportunity to experience the building in a different way. Beyond the castle, there are the award-winning summer-flowering Gertrude Jekyll walled garden, and Victorian lime kilns.
