https://cornishrockpools.com/2026/02/12/glimmers/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-feb-snakelocks-2.jpgSnakelocks anemoneSnakelocks anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-feb-east-looe-baby-topknot.jpgA baby topknot flatfish on the rock. Not the best photo, but it made me happy.A baby topknot flatfish on the rock. Not the best photo, but it made me happy.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-feb-east-looe-doris-ocelligera.jpgA little Doris ocelligera sea slug - once it finally put up its rhinophores (the sticky up things on the front).A little Doris ocelligera sea slug - once it finally put up its rhinophores (the sticky up things on the front).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-feb-east-looe-star-ascidian.jpgStar ascidian sea squirtStar ascidian sea squirthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/img_1499.jpegSunrise between the stormsSunrise between the storms - a true glimmer!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-february-e-looe-sea-spider.jpgSea spider - Nymphon sp. male with eggs underneath.Sea spider - Nymphon sp. male with eggs underneath.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-feb-2026-east-looe-rocks-snakelocks-anemones-.jpgSnakelocks anemones and pink encrusting algaeUnderwater garder: Snakelocks anemones and pink encrusting algaehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-feb-east-looe-berthella-plumula.jpgBerthella plumula - a "feathered Bertha" sea slug.Berthella plumula - a "feathered Bertha" sea slug.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-feb-east-looe-aeolidiella-alderi.jpgWhite ruffed sea slug (Aeolidiella alderi) off on its adventures in a rock pool.White ruffed sea slug (Aeolidiella alderi) off on its adventures in a rock pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/web-2026-feb-east-looe-aeolidiella-alderi-fluffy-bum-.jpgThe fluffy bum of a white-ruffed sea slug.The fluffy bum of a white-ruffed sea slug.2026-02-12T15:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/links/2026-02-02T11:23:02+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2025/09/19/were-going-to-find-a-rainbow-sea-slug/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/for-web-post-on-babakina-15-june-2022-east-looe-rocks-with-aland-and-mike-candelabrum-cocksii-1.jpgCandelabrum cocksii hydroid - showing how it can extend its body and tentacles.Candelabrum cocksii hydroid - showing how it can extend its body and tentacles.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/for-web-post-on-babakina-10-august-2017-hannafore-candelabrum-cocksii-pic-2.jpgCandelabrum cocksii hydroidCandelabrum cocksii hydroidhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/for-web-post-on-babakina-9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-candelabrum-cocksii-pair-joined.jpgExtended worm-like Candelabrum cocksii hydroid(s).Extended worm-like Candelabrum cocksii hydroid(s). There seemed to be two joined together in this case.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/31-march-2025-web-hannafore-rostanga-rubra.jpgRostanga rubra - a slug that feeds on orange and red spongesRostanga rubra - a slug that feeds on orange and red spongeshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/31-march-2025-web-hannafore-small-headed-clingfish-1.jpgSmall headed clingfishSmall headed clingfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/31-march-2025-web-hannafore-rainbow-sea-slug-babakina-anadoni-10.jpgRainbow sea slug, Babakina anadoniRainbow sea slug, Babakina anadonihttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/31-march-2025-web-hannafore-rainbow-sea-slug-babakina-anadoni-9.jpgRainbow sea slug, Babakina anadoniRainbow sea slug, Babakina anadonihttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/31-march-2025-web-hannafore-rainbow-sea-slug-babakina-anadoni-7.jpgRainbow sea slug, Babakina anadoniRainbow sea slug, Babakina 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ripple bryozoan Watersipora subtorquata and polychaete worm fwA very white colony of star ascidian sea squirts.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-sea-scorpion-fish-t-bubalis-eggs-2-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Sea scorpion fish T bubalis eggs 2 fwhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-hairy-crab-1-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Hairy crab 1 fwhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-limacia-clavigera-sea-slug-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Limacia clavigera sea slug fwLimacia clavigera - the yellow clubbed sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-jorunna-tomentosa-looking-fluffy-2-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Jorunna tomentosa looking fluffy 2 fwJorunna tomentosa - looking lovely and fluffyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-great-grey-sea-slug-aeolidia-filomenae-1-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Great grey sea slug Aeolidia filomenae 1 fwAeolidia filomenaehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-geitodoris-planata-with-b-plumula-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Geitodoris planata with B plumula fwGeitodoris planata saying hello to a Berthella plumulahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-geitodoris-planata-1-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Geitodoris planata 1 fwGeitodoris planatahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30-march-2025-porth-mear-elysia-viridis-fw.jpg30 March 2025 Porth Mear Elysia viridis fwElysia viridis - the solar powered sea 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Pools2021-06-27T15:54:38+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/wildlife/what-fish-have-i-found/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/kynance-shanny-gives-a-smile-for-the-camera.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA shanny (Common blenny) gives a toothy grin in a Cornish Rockpool (Kynance Cove)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15-spined-stickleback-2.jpg15-spined-stickleback-2The 15-Spined Stickleback looks a bit like a pipefish at first glance. It has a long slender nose, wide pectoral fins and 15 spines along its back.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/two-spot-goby-readymoney-oct-2014.jpgtwo-spot-goby-readymoney-oct-2014Two-spot gobies have a prominent spot on their tail. These are often seen in pools and the shallow sea.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10-march-hannafore-baby-great-spotted-cat-shark-bull-huss-5.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA just-hatched baby Great-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) in Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/31-may-e-looe-plaice-spots.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe plaice has orange spots like these.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10-march-hannafore-topknot21.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10-march-hannafore-topknot2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATopknots are blotchy and can sucker onto rocks.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11-february-2016-east-looe-liparis-montagui-montagus-sea-snail-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMontagu's sea snail - this small sucker-fish looks tadpole-like and has small eyes.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/22-august-hannafore-rockling-3-beard.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACount the 'beards' on your rockling's chin to identify the species. These fish are very common on the shore.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/4-july-hannafore-butterfish-and-friends.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA butterfish - this fish is very slippery and has pale-ringed spots along its back.2021-06-27T15:52:39+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/wildlife/what-starfish-have-i-found/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10-august-2017-hannafore-brittle-star-amphipholis-squamata-check.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/17-may-prisk-bootlace-worm-and-brittle-star.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA tiny brittle star (probably Ophiura ophiura) on a bootlace worm.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/17-may-prisk-brittle-star.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOphiothrix fragilishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/17-may-prisk-common-and-spiny-starfish.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACommon starfish (left) next to a Spiny starfish (right). The common starfish has smaller, less linear spines and tapering arms. It is usually this bright orange colour.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/8-april-2016-hannafore-spiny-starfish.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA Spiny starfish. This species has rows of big spines down the top and sides of each arm.2021-06-27T15:51:45+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/wildlife/what-crab-species-have-i-found/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-may-2016-hannafore-ls-edible-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEdible crab - common in Cornwall's rock pools.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/masked-crab.jpgmasked-crabThe masked crab has a long body and long antennae at the front - Cornish Rock Pools junior says it looks like a unicorn.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10-march-hannafore-galathea-strigosa-squat-lobster-4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA colourful squat lobster - the Galathea strigosahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-november-2016-plaidy-hermit-crab-berhardus-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA common hermit crab: Pagurus bernhardushttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hannafore-21-march-xantho-pilipes-crab.jpghannafore-21-march-xantho-pilipes-crabA Xantho pilipes crab - the notched sides to the shell and the hairy back legs identify this crab.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11-march-2016-east-looe-hairy-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHairy crabs are covered all over in bristles and have one claw bigger than the other.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-may-2016-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab-paddle-leg.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe flattened back legs of the Velvet swimming crab make them fast and powerful swimmers.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/13-february-plaidy-velvet-swimming-crab-hiding.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA velvet swimming crab part-buried in sand. It has red eyes, sharp teeth down the sides of its shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/22-august-hannafore-long-clawed-porcelain-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA long-clawed porcelain crab. These crabs are very small and cling to the bottom of rocks.2021-06-27T15:51:04+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2021/06/20/dotty-doto-sea-slugs-and-an-ode-to-a-spade/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/28-may-2021-millendreath-doto-sp-8.jpg28 May 2021 Millendreath Doto sp 82021-06-21T23:16:50+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/for-kids/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/the-next-generation-of-extreme-rockpoolers.jpgExtreme rockpooling on a stormy dayExtreme rockpooling on a stormy dayhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plaidy-beachscape-2.jpgWhat will you find in the rock pools?What will you find in the rock pools?2021-06-01T22:30:02+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/readymoney-cove-fowey/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/snakelocks-anemones.jpgSnakelocks anemonesSnakelocks anemones in a rock poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/snakelocks-anemones-at-millendreath.jpgSnakelocks anemonesSnakelocks anemoneshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/campanulata-stalked-jellyfish-readymoney.jpgStalked jellyfish: Lucernariopsis campanulata at Readymoney CoveStalked jellyfish: Lucernariopsis campanulata at Readymoney Covehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rock-goby-lantivet-july-2014.jpgRock gobyRock gobyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/readymoney-training-3.jpgReadymoney training 3Rockpooling at Readymoney Cove2021-06-01T22:22:29+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/castle-beach-falmouth/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/castle-beach-1-21-july-2014.jpgCastle BeachTide rising at Castle Beachhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/edible-mussel-with-barnacles-21-july-2014-castle-beach.jpgEdible mussel with barnaclesEdible mussel with barnacles attached.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/anemone-in-current-castle-beach-21-july-2014.jpgBeadlet anemone in current Castle BeachBeadlet anemone feeding in the current.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc05930.jpgRelaxing at Castle Beach, FalmouthRelaxing at Castle Beach, Falmouth2021-06-01T22:07:04+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/what-eggs-have-i-found/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/25-december-millendreath-eggs-flat-periwinkle-check.jpgFlat periwinkle eggs.Flat periwinkle eggs. Flat periwinkles are colourful little snails that eat seaweed.2021-06-01T13:37:41+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2021/05/30/staycation-safari/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/26-may-2021-plaidy-to-millendreath-antiopella-cristata-5.jpg26 May 2021 Plaidy to Millendreath Antiopella cristata 52021-05-30T20:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/how-to-rock-pool/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0329.jpgIMG_0329Hannafore and Looe Island.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn5868.jpgRock pooling events run all year round.Exploring the shore.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/montagus-blenny-at-cawsand2.jpgMontagu's blenny. Cawsand. Look for the single antenna on the head.Montagu's blenny.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/stawberry-anemone-e1530023051612.jpgA strawberry anemone at low tide.Strawberry anemone.2021-05-29T11:46:05+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2021/05/25/may-half-term-rock-pooling/2021-05-27T09:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2021/05/03/chilly-spring-tides-in-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/p4260434.jpgJunior photo of chilly rock poolsJunior photo of chilly rock pools2021-05-05T23:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/for-kids/seashell-collecting/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/pullet-carpet-shell-venerupis-senegalensis.jpgPullet carpet shells are common on the south coast of CornwallPullet carpet shells are common on the south coast of Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/trevignon-variegated-scallop-sp-oct-2014.jpgVariegated scallopVariegated scallophttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/great-scallop-pecten-maximus.jpgGreat scallop (rounded side)Great scallop (rounded side)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/common-cockle-cerastoderma-edule.jpgCommon cockleCommon cocklehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/edible-mussel-with-barnacles-21-july-2014-castle-beach.jpgEdible mussel with barnacles attachedEdible mussel with barnacles attachedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3-spot-cowrie-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgA three-spot cowrieA three-spot cowriehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/trevignon-whelk-with-parasitic-anemone-2-oct-2014.jpgThis whelk shell has an anemone living on it.This whelk shell has an anemone living on it.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plaidy-slipper-limpet-pair.jpgSlipper limpets are a non-native species. Underneath they have a little white shelf across part of the opening.Slipper limpets are a non-native species. Underneath they have a little white shelf across part of the opening.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/common-periwinkle-tracks-plaidy-06-feb-2015.jpgA common periwinkle making tracks in the sand.A common periwinkle making tracks in the sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/flat-periwinkle-readymoney-october-2014.jpgHere's a flat periwinkle on the move.Here's a flat periwinkle on the move.2025-06-23T19:04:56+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/how-to-rock-pool/how-to-pick-up-a-crab-my-top-5-tips/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/shore-crab-colour-variation-v1.jpgShore crab - colour variation v1Baby shore crabs come in many colours and patterns.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hairy-crab-moult-lantivet-july-2014.jpgHairy crab moult Lantivet July 2014The moult (discarded shell) of a hairy crab. The live crab has grown and stepped out of this shell. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_1111.jpgDSC_1111Green Shore Crab. Photo by Michaela Channings.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/edible-crab-2.jpgEdible crabA large edible crab in a crevice2021-04-19T16:49:22+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2021/03/10/a-shore-in-recovery-on-st-pirans-day/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pb022497.jpgPlaidy beach near LooePlaidy beach near Looe2021-03-18T15:58:20+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/12/31/a-year-of-cornish-marine-life/2021-03-01T00:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/12/03/migrating-prawns-and-blue-rayed-limpets/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28-october-millendreath-blue-rayed-limpet-junior-photo-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-12-03T23:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/10/18/meeting-up-and-staying-apart-in-the-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/millendreath-september-2020-goniodoris-castanea-7.jpgMillendreath September 2020 Goniodoris castanea 72020-11-14T21:43:12+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/07/26/introducing-the-rock-pool-project-and-the-rocket-jelly/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/23-july-e-looe-rocks-with-ben-rocket-jelly-athecate-cladonema-radiatum-5.jpgCladonema radiatum - the 'root-arm' or 'rocket' jellyCladonema radiatum - the 'root-arm' or 'rocket' jelly2020-07-26T17:36:10+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/05/05/summer-is-acome-unto-day-may-rock-pool-gallery/2020-05-05T18:13:25+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/04/12/bottoms-up-wildlife-recording-on-the-spring-tides-before-lockdown/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/11-march-2020-hannafore-scyliorhinus-stellaris-baby-hatched-catshark-2.jpgNewly-hatched Greater spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) - also known as 'bull huss' or 'nurse hound'.Newly-hatched Greater spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) - also known as 'bull huss' or 'nurse hound'.2020-07-08T16:21:07+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/03/29/a-rainbow-in-the-cornish-rock-pools-andra-tutto-bene/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/27-march-2020-plaidy-to-millendreath-rocks-strawberry-anemone-and-rainbows-2.jpgStrawberry anemone with rainbow in a Cornish rock poolA Rainbow in the Cornish Rock Pools - Andrà tutto bene!2020-03-30T12:01:58+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/03/01/what-to-do-when-rock-pooling-is-cancelled-go-anyway/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/23-february-2020-hannafore-rock-pooling.jpgRock pooling at Hannafore, LooeRock pooling at Hannafore, Looe2020-03-01T21:28:27+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2020/02/22/the-surprising-mini-world-of-rock-pool-insects/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/between-plaidy-and-millendreath-january-2020-blue-sponge-and-keel-worms.jpgBlue sponge - Terpios gelatinosus with keel wormBlue sponge - Terpios gelatinosus - with keel wormhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/between-plaidy-and-millendreath-january-2020-insect-check-id-3-2.jpgAeopophilus bonnairei bug on a rockAeopophilus bonnairei bug on a rockhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/between-plaidy-and-millendreath-january-2020-green-shore-urchin-and-broad-clawed-porcelain-crab.jpgGreen shore urchinGreen shore urchinhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/between-plaidy-and-millendreath-january-2020-strawberry-anemone.jpgStrawberry anemoneStrawberry anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/between-plaidy-and-millendreath-january-2020-rock.jpgRock teeming with lifeRock teeming with life - strawberry anemones, topshells, sponges, crabs, piddock holes and more.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/between-plaidy-and-millendreath-january-2020-insect-check-id-3.jpg2020-02-22T21:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/12/30/a-quick-winter-walk/2020-01-10T19:52:08+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/11/01/starfish-and-blue-rayed-limpets-on-a-gloomy-day/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/28-october-millendreath-spiny-starfish-2.jpg28 October Millendreath Spiny starfish 22019-11-06T21:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/08/21/rock-pool-bingo-searching-for-southerly-species-part-2-north-coast/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2-august-2019-porth-mear-painted-top-shell-2.jpgPainted top shell at Porth Mear near PorthcothanPainted top shell at Porth Mear near Porthcothanhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2-august-2019-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-3.jpg2 August 2019 Porth Mear scarlet and gold cup corals 3https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2-august-2019-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-4.jpgScarlet and2019-08-21T21:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/08/13/rock-pool-bingo-searching-for-southerly-species-part-1/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-pheasant-shell.jpgA bright-coloured pheasant shell at Hannafore, West Looe.A bright-coloured pheasant shell at Hannafore, West Looe.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-green-shore-urchin-in-hiding.jpgOne of the strangest finds of the day. Green shore urchins often camouflage themselfs with bits of seaweed or small pieces of gravel, but this one had completely barricaded itself in with chunky stones.One of the strangest finds of the day. Green shore urchins often camouflage themselfs with bits of seaweed or small pieces of gravel, but this one had completely barricaded itself in with chunky stones.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-yellow-star-ascidian-carpet.jpgA carpet of yellow star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri) at Hannafore, LooeA carpet of yellow star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri) at Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-elysia-viridis-sea-slug-1.jpgJunior knew to look for photosynthesising sea slugs on codium seaweed. He found us this lovely solar powered slug, Elysia viridis.Junior knew to look for photosynthesising sea slugs on codium seaweed. He found us this lovely solar powered slug, Elysia viridis.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-blue-rayed-limpet.jpgBlue-rayed limpet on kelp at Hannafore, LooeBlue-rayed limpet on kelp at Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-calvadosia-campanulata-spots-on-bell.jpgTurquoise spots on the bell of a stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia campanulata).Turquoise spots on the bell of a stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia campanulata).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-dwarf-sea-grass-zostera-nana-1.jpgThe seagrass on this part of the site looked like it might be Zostera noltii, the dwarf eelgrass.The seagrass on this part of the site looked like it might be Zostera noltii, the dwarf eelgrass.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-scyliorhinus-canicula-catshark-egg-case-1.jpgA small-spotted catshark eggcase with a baby shark starting to develop insideA small-spotted catshark eggcase with a baby shark starting to develop insidehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-august-2019-hannafore-rainbow-weedt.jpgRainbow wrack - a southerly species on our 'bingo card'.Rainbow wrack - a southerly species on our 'bingo card'.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/31-august-hannafore-painted-top-shell-on-seaweed.jpgAlthough painted topshells are a common sight on my local shores, I never tire of photographing them.Painted top shell.2019-08-15T06:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/05/03/the-legendary-slug-formerly-known-as-discodoris/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-geitodoris-planata-formerly-discodoris-3.jpgGeitodoris planata pairGeitodoris planata pairhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-common-eel-1.jpgSarah's common eel - our last find of the day before my wellies overtopped!Sarah's common eel - our last find of the day before my wellies overtopped!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-anapagurus-hyndmanni-3.jpgAnother species of hermit crab - the tiny Anapagurus hyndmanniAnother species of hermit crab - the tiny Anapagurus hyndmannihttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-st-pirans-crab-2.jpgOne pool on the mid-shore was home to scores of colourful St Piran's hermit crabs.One pool on the mid-shore was home to scores of colourful St Piran's hermit crabs.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-jorunna-tomentosa-2.jpgJorunna tomentosa slugJorunna tomentosa slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-cornish-clingfish-eggs-1.jpgShining like pure gold - the eggs of the Cornish clingfish (Lepadogaster purpurea).Shining like pure gold - the eggs of the Cornish clingfish (Lepadogaster purpurea).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-giant-goby-2.jpgThe fish found by some holidaymakers was indeed a giant goby. These fish are a protected species so must not be caught or disturbed without a licence. We left it hiding in its surprisingly small pool.The fish found by some holidaymakers was indeed a giant goby. These fish are a protected species so must not be caught or disturbed without a licence. We left it hiding in its surprisingly small pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-geitodoris-planata-formerly-discodoris-4.jpgOur brown Geitodoris planata and its much paler yellow mate getting friendly in the Cornish rock pools!Our brown Geitodoris planata and its much paler yellow mate getting friendly in the Cornish rock pools!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-geitodoris-planata-formerly-discodoris-acid-glands.jpgThe white patches are powerful acid glands.The white patches are powerful acid glands.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20-april-prisk-cove-geitodoris-planata-formerly-discodoris-6.jpgNot just a brown lump... Geitodoris planata (the slug formerly known as Discodoris planata)Not just a brown lump... Geitodoris planata (the slug formerly known as Discodoris planata)2019-05-05T08:08:33+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/04/26/an-outbreak-of-starfish-wildlife-watch-explores-readymoney-cove/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockpool_front-cover.jpghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/common-starfish-by-liz-barker.jpgOne of the common starfish found - photo courtesy of Liz BarkerOne of the common starfish found - photo courtesy of Liz Barkerhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21-april-2019-looe-gully-limacia-clavigera-1.jpgLimacia clavigera - the yellow-clubbed sea slugLimacia clavigera - the yellow-clubbed sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/common-starfish-readymoney-oct-2014.jpgCommon starfish at Readymoney Cove near FoweyCommon starfish at Readymoney Cove near Foweyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20-april-prisk-cove-male-worm-pipefish-with-eggs-1.jpgMale worm pipefish with eggsMale worm pipefish with eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3-december-east-looe-rocks-xantho-incisus-hydrophilis-crab-1.jpgXantho hydrophilus - the 'furrowed crab'.Xantho hydrophilus - the 'furrowed crab'.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-search-begins-2.jpgWildlife Watch group explores Readymoney Cove. Photo courtesy of Liz Barker.Wildlife Watch group explores Readymoney Cove. Photo courtesy of Liz Barker.2019-04-30T18:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/04/24/west-cornwall-adventures/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-pheasant-shell.jpgA beautifully marked pheasant shell near Penzance, CornwallA beautifully marked pheasant shell near Penzance, Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-stalked-jelly-haliclystus-octoradiatus-1.jpgAnother species of stalked jellyfish - Haliclystus octoradiatus - near PenzanceAnother species of stalked jellyfish - Haliclystus octoradiatus - near Penzancehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-catshark-hatchling-stellaris-pic-2.jpgHatchling greater-spotted catshark, which we kept for a minute before returning it safely exactly where it was found.Hatchling greater-spotted catshark, which we kept for a minute before returning it safely exactly where it was found.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-catshark-eggcases-stellaris-5-of-over-20.jpgEgg case with a young greater-spotted catshark developing insideEgg case with a young greater-spotted catshark developing insidehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-star-ascidian-blue-no-2.jpgPastel-blue star ascidian sea squirt, looking like an impressionist flower painting.Star ascidian sea squirt colony, looking like an impressionist flower painting.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-star-ascidian-blue-no-1.jpgThe delicate colours of this star ascidian blew me away. It comes in so many colour morphs, but this one was new to me.The delicate colours of this star ascidian blew me away. It comes in so many colour morphs, but this one was new to me.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-stalked-jelly-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-no-2.jpgA Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfish near Penzance. The diverse seaweeds of the Mounts Bay area provide a perfect habitat for a variety of stalked jellyfish species.A Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfish near Penzance. The diverse seaweeds of the Mounts Bay area provide a perfect habitat for a variety of stalked jellyfish species.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-small-clingfish-species-poss-2-spot.jpgA small species of clingfish hides among the coral weed near Penzance.A small species of clingfish hides among the coral weed near Penzance.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22-march-2019-marazion-star-ascidian-yellow-1.jpgStar ascidian near Penzance, CornwallStar ascidian near Penzance, Cornwall2019-04-26T19:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/03/27/birthday-rock-pooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-anemone-check-id-2.jpgAn especially small anemone growing on rainbow wrack.An especially small anemone growing on rainbow wrack.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-limacia-clavigera-1.jpgLimacia clavigera sea slug at Prisk CoveLimacia clavigera sea slug at Prisk Covehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-lamellaria-poss-latens-check-2.jpgA lovely little Lamellaria snail, likely Lamellaria latensA lovely little Lamellaria snail, likely Lamellaria latenshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-rainbow-wrack-1.jpgWhen it is in the water, Rainbow wrack is wonderfully iridescentWhen it is in the water, Rainbow wrack is wonderfully iridescenthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-catshark-egg-case-scyliorhinus-stellaris-1.jpgCatshark egg case among the seaweedCatshark egg case among the seaweedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-painted-topshell-white-1.jpgPainted top shells are usually pink, but this beach had many of the white varietyPainted top shells are usually pink, but this beach had many of the white varietyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-hairy-purse-sponge-check-name-1.jpgAn especialy hairy purse sponge - presumably just a variant of Sycon ciliatumAn especialy hairy purse sponge - presumably just a variant of Sycon ciliatumhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-wakame-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-wakame-2.jpgWakame stipesWakame stipeshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21-march-2019-prisk-cove-sarah-wrasse-goldsinny-3.jpgGoldsinny wrasse - a beautifully coloured fishGoldsinny wrasse - a beautifully coloured fish2019-03-28T08:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/03/13/blustery-rock-pooling-in-north-cornwall/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/february-2019-junior-fish-eggs-1.jpgFish eggs by Cornish Rock Pool Junior - these were floating in a pool, unattached to anything.Fish eggs by Cornish Rock Pool Junior - these were floating in a pool, unattached to anything.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-jorunna-tomentosa-1.jpgA fuzzy-looking Jorunna tomentosa sea slugA fuzzy-looking Jorunna tomentosa sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-spiny-starfish-2.jpgSpiny starfish at Porth Mear near PorthcothanSpiny starfish at Porth Mear near Porthcothanhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-stripy-worm-to-id-5.jpgThis colourful worm, which I think is Oerstedia dorsalis, was only around 1cm longThis colourful worm, which I think is Oerstedia dorsalis, was only around 1cm longhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-lamellaria-perspicua-2.jpgStrange and colourful - the Lamellaria perspicua is one of our favourite finds of the day.Strange and colourful - the Lamellaria perspicua is one of our favourite finds of the day.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-candelabrum-cocksii-1.jpgCandelabrum cocksii hydroids are limited to the far south west of the UK.Candelabrum cocksii hydroids are limited to the far south west of the UK.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-cornish-clingfish-lepadogasta-purpurea-1.jpgA Cornish clingfish. There was also a Rock goby and a pair of worm pipefish under the same rock.A Cornish clingfish. There was also a Rock goby and a pair of worm pipefish under the same rock.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-orange-and-yellow-varieties-2.jpgScarlet and gold cup corals at Porth Mear - showing both the yellow and the orange varieties.Scarlet and gold cup corals at Porth Mear - showing both the yellow and the orange varieties.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-february-2019-porth-mear-3-cowrie-trivia-monacha-1.jpgThe European 3-spot cowrie (Trivia monacha)The European 3-spot cowrie (Trivia monacha)2019-03-26T19:05:14+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/02/24/a-winter-walk-to-millendreath/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-plaidy-boring-sponge-2.jpgJunior's top find of the day. The yellow circles on the rock are boring sponge. This sponge drills into calcareous rocks and mollusc shells making round holes.Junior's top find of the day. The yellow circles on the rock are boring sponge. This sponge drills into the calcareous rocks and mollusc shells making round holes.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-painted-topshell-pair-with-sea-slug-acanthodoris-pilosa-laying-eggs-check.jpgPainted topshells and a sea slug laying eggs - spring arrives early in the Cornish rock pools.Painted topshells and a sea slug laying eggs - spring arrives early in the Cornish rock pools.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-millendreath-weever-fish-2.jpgWeever fish with its spiny fin folded down.Weever fish with its spiny fin folded down.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-millendreath-weever-fish-4.jpgThe weever fish lies still as I approach, watching me with shining green eyes.The weever fish lies still as I approach, watching me with shining green eyes.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-millendreath-weever-fish-1.jpgA weever fish lying in the sand at Millendreath.A weever fish lying in the sand at Millendreath.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-millendreath-lugworm-2.jpgThe cast and depression in the sand mark the two ends of the lugworm's burrow.The cast and depression in the sand mark the two ends of the lugworm's burrow.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-plaidy-juvenile-common-starfish.jpgOne of several young common starfish we find on Plaidy beach.One of several young common starfish we find on Plaidy beach.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-plaidy-brown-sea-cucumbers-open-showing-fronds-2.jpgBrown sea cucumber feeding tentaclesBrown sea cucumber feeding tentacleshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-plaidy-brown-sea-cucumbers-open-showing-fronds.jpgBrown sea cucumbers (Aslia lefevrei) feeding in the pool.Brown sea cucumbers (Aslia lefevrei) feeding in the pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23-january-2019-plaidy-shredded-carrot-sponge-and-other-sponges-check.jpgThe overhang is coated in animal life including sponges, sea squirts and barnacles.The overhang is coated in animal life including sponges, sea squirts and barnacles.2019-02-25T00:22:41+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/01/28/full-moon-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-green-shore-crab-in-uv.jpgAnemones weren't the only animals out in the moonlight - this green shore crab glowed blue under the UV torch.Anemones weren't the only animals out in the moonlight - this green shore crab glowed blue under the UV torch.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-daisy-anemone-2.jpgThis daisy anemone glowed red under UV but was a dull brown under normal light.This daisy anemone glowed red under UV but was a dull brown under normal light.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemones-17.jpgGem anemone under UVGem anemone under UVhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-sagartia-troglodytes-in-3.jpgThe same Sagartia troglodytes anemone under normal torchlight is much harder to see among the sediment.The same Sagartia troglodytes anemone under normal torchlight is much harder to see among the sediment.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-sagartia-troglodytes-in-uv-1.jpgAnother anemone species that fluoresces - Sagartia troglodytes.Another anemone species that fluoresces - Sagartia troglodytes.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-uv-with-manmade-rubbish-thread.jpgOne of many plastic fibres found tangled in the seaweedOne of many plastic fibres found tangled in the seaweedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/p1190259.jpgGrey topshell in UV lightGrey topshell in UV lighthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/p1190238.jpgBrown seaweed glowing green in places - presumably coated in a microalgaeBrown seaweed glowing green in places - presumably coated in a microalgaehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-sponge-or-seaweed-out-of-water-in-uv-1.jpgJunior's orange-glowing sponge or seaweedJunior's orange-glowing sponge or seaweedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemones-7.jpgGem anemone under UV lightGem anemone under UV light2019-02-04T11:10:26+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/01/26/beachcombing-at-mawgan-porth/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/14-january-2019-mawgan-porth-skeletons-of-devonshire-cup-coral-etc.jpgSome of our morning's beachcombing collection from Mawgan Porth: cup coral 'skeletons', a dried out 'by the wind sailor' and a branching hydoid.Some of our morning's beachcombing collection from Mawgan Porth: cup coral 'skeletons', a dried out 'by the wind sailor' and a branching hydoid.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/14-january-2019-mawgan-porth-cecil-the-salp-7.jpgThe salp is hollow through its middleThe salp is hollow through its middlehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/14-january-2019-mawgan-porth-cecil-the-salp-2.jpgSalp - still covered in sand from the tidelineSalp - still covered in sand from the tidelinehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/14-january-2019-mawgan-porth-skeleton-of-a-devonshire-cup-coral-with-adna-anglica-barnacle-3.jpgAdna anglica barnacle on the side of the cup coral 'skeleton'Adna anglica barnacle on the side of the cup coral 'skeleton'https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/14-january-2019-mawgan-porth-skeleton-of-a-devonshire-cup-coral.jpgDevonshire cup coral 'skeleton'Devonshire cup coral 'skeleton'https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/29-december-2018-mawgan-porth-egg-case-collection-spotted-ray-and-lesser-spotted-catshark.jpgWe found lots of egg cases on our last hunt - mostly from spotted raysMermaid's purses which are dark in colour and have a pair of horns at each end are the egg cases of skates - there are lots of different species. Paler egg cases with curly tendrils are the egg cases of catsharks.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/14-january-2019-mawgan-porth-cecil-the-salp-6.jpgCecil the salp - a pelagic tunicate, Mawgan PorthCecil the salp - a pelagic tunicate, Mawgan Porth2019-01-26T17:32:44+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2019/01/08/gem-anemone-hunt/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemone-10.jpgGem anemone -winter colour in the Cornish rock poolsGem anemone -winter colour in the Cornish rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemone-6.jpgThe open gem anemones Junior found near LooeThe open gem anemones Junior found near Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemone-16.jpgGem anemone near Looe, CornwallGem anemone near Looe, Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemone-7-1.jpgThe mouth of the gem anemoneThe mouth of the gem anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-strawberry-anemone.jpgStrawberry anemoneStrawberry anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-daisy-anemone.jpgDaisy anemones have many layered tentacles, like daisy petals and come in all sorts of colours.Daisy anemones have many layered tentacles, like daisy petals and come in all sorts of colours.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-stalked-jelly-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis.jpgCalvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfishCalvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-stalked-jelly-haliclystus-octoradiatus-with-lots-of-primary-tentacles-2.jpgI've sometimes seen a stalked jelly with one extra primary tentacle blob between its arms, but this one had lots of extras.I've sometimes seen a stalked jelly with one extra primary tentacle blob between its arms, but this one had lots of extras.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-stalked-jelly-haliclystus-octoradiatus-with-lots-of-primary-tentacles-3.jpgHaliclystus octoradiatus stalked jelly near Looe, CornwallHaliclystus octoradiatus stalked jelly near Looe, Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7-january-2019-plaidy-gem-anemone-2.jpgWhen retracted, gem anemones look rather like an urchin test with a warty surface and white stripes down their sides.When retracted ,gem anemones look rather like an urchin test with a warty surface and white stripes down their sides.2019-01-10T14:27:46+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/12/24/festive-rock-pooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Cushion-star.jpgA Christmas cushion star!A Christmas cushion star!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-5.jpgNo Christmas stress for us... with the beach to ourselves and an endless supply of stones to throw.No Christmas stress for us... with the beach to ourselves and an endless supply of stones to throw.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-juv-Shanny-common-blenny.jpgA young shanny (Common blenny)A young shanny (Common blenny)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Sea-hare-juvenile-Aplysia-punctata-2.jpgBaby sea hare, Aplysia punctata.Baby sea hare, Aplysia punctata.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Calvadosia-campanulata-stalked-jelly-1.jpgCalvadosia campanulata stalked jellyCalvadosia campanulata stalked jellyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Haliclystus-octoradiatus-stalked-jelly-1.jpgHaliclystus octoradiatus stalked jellyfish at Porth MearHaliclystus octoradiatus stalked jellyfish at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Beadlet-anemones.jpgBeadlet anemones at Porth MearBeadlet anemones at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Snakelocks-anemone.jpgSnakelocks anemoneSnakelocks anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-Hermit-crab-Pagurus-bernhardus-prob-with-female.jpgHermit crab holding on to his mate at Porth MearHermit crab holding on to his mate at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/23-December-2018-Porth-Mear-2.jpgWaves breaking out of the mist at Porth MearWaves breaking out of the mist at Porth Mear2018-12-26T12:57:27+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/11/14/from-cornwall-to-cornouailles-a-dabble-in-the-breton-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-juvenile-sea-hare-a-punctata-2.jpgA juvenile sea hareA juvenile sea harehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-beach-3.jpgThe vast, rich sands of Ste Anne la PaludThe vast, rich sands of Ste Anne la Paludhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-necklace-shell-euspina-catena.jpgNecklace shell. Euspina catenaNecklace shell. Euspina catenahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pectinaria-belgica-worm-tube-st-anne-brittany-27-sep-2018.jpgPectinaria belgica worm tubePectinaria belgica worm tubehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-spiny-cockle-anthocardia-aculeata-right-and-same-or-similar-worn-left.jpgSpiny cockles and their relatives are common hereSpiny cockles and their relatives are common herehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-sargatia-elegans-anemone-check-1.jpgAnother colour variation of Sagartia elegansAnother colour variation of Sagartia eleganshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-strawberry-anemone-close-up.jpgStrawberry amemone showing its blue beadlet fighting tentaclesStrawberry amemone showing its blue beadlet fighting tentacleshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-green-sargatia-elegans-anemones-to-check-5.jpgSagartia elegans anemone, Ste Anne la PaludSagartia elegans anemone, Ste Anne la Paludhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/27-sep-ste-anne-honeycomb-worm-reef-overhanging-pool-2.jpgA honeycomb worm reef overhanging a pool at Ste Anne la Palud, BrittanyA honeycomb worm reef overhanging a pool at Ste Anne la Palud, Brittanyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3-october-2018-quiberon-slug-doris-verrucosa-2.jpgEach rhinophore on the slug's head is framed by two pairs of prominent protrusions and the gills are framed by a crown of tall protrusions.Each rhinophore on the slug's head is framed by two pairs of prominent protrusions and the gills are framed by a crown of tall protrusions.2018-11-19T10:25:45+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/10/15/dolphins-and-discoveries/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-athanas-nitescens-2.jpgOn the way to the shore we found this vivid green prawn with a huge left claw - at first we thought it might be a snapping prawn, but it turned out to be an unusual colour variant of the more familiar hooded shrimp.On the way to the shore we found this vivid green prawn with a huge left claw - at first we thought it might be a snapping prawn, but it turned out to be an unusual colour variant of the more familiar hooded shrimp.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-calma-glaucoides-4.jpgCalma glaucoides - a sea slug (nudibranch) that feeds on clingfish eggs.Calma glaucoides - a sea slug (nudibranch) that feeds on clingfish eggs.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-cornish-clingfish-lepadogaster-purpurea-1.jpgCornish clingfish - Lepadogaster purpurea, Looe.Cornish clingfish - Lepadogaster purpurea, Looe.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-juniors-yellow-brittle-star-fragilis-prob-2.jpgJunior's yellow brittle starJunior's yellow brittle starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-egg-case-scyliorhinus-stellatus-catshark-3-encrusted-with-botryllus-etc.jpgColours in the rock pools at Hannafore, Looe. Catshark eggcase encrusted with star ascidian, keel worms, seaweeds, etc.Colours in the rock pools at Hannafore, Looe. Catshark eggcase encrusted with star ascidian, keel worms, seaweeds, etc.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-egg-case-scyliorhinus-stellatus-catshark-2-showing-yolk.jpgA fresh Greater spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) egg case showing the yolk.A fresh Greater spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) egg case showing the yolk.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-small-spider-crab-macropodia-sp-1.jpgA perfectly decorated small spider crab (Macropodia sp.) at HannaforeA perfectly decorated small spider crab (Macropodia sp.) at Hannaforehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-echiuran-worm-thalassema-thalassema.jpgOne of many contenders for the 'strangest animal in the rock pools' award - the echurian worm Thalassema thalassemaOne of many contenders for the 'strangest animal in the rock pools' award - the echurian worm Thalassema thalassemahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-ascidian-ascidia-mentula.jpgPink fireworks - patterning on an Ascidia mentula sea squirt.Pink fireworks - patterning on an Ascidia mentula sea squirt.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-september-2018-hannafore-with-jan-isopod-1-dynamene-bidentata-male-4.jpgOne of Junior's isopods - a Dynamene bidentataOne of Junior's isopods - a Dynamene bidentata2018-10-17T13:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/30/a-guided-rockpooling-tour/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-juv-spiny-starfish.jpgJuvenile spiny starfishJuvenile spiny starfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-athena-nitecens.jpgAn Athena nitecens prawn - which has a white stripe down its back and some chunky claws.An Athena nitecens prawn - which has a white stripe down its back and some chunky claws.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-shore-urchin.jpgA green shore urchin - smaller and flatter than the edible urchins seen offshore by divers. They have purple-tipped spines.A green shore urchin - smaller and flatter than the edible urchins seen offshore by divers. They have purple-tipped spines.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-shore-rockling-3-beards-in-bucket.jpgA large shore rockling (which has 3 'beards') looking uncomfortably cramped in our big bucket - it was quickly released.A large shore rockling (which has 3 'beards') looking uncomfortably cramped in our big bucket - it was quickly released.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-prawn-and-cushion-star.jpgCornish rock pools junior's monster prawn and a cushion starCornish rock pools junior's monster prawn and a cushion starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-daisy-anemone.jpgA daisy anemone in the Cornish rock poolsA daisy anemone in the Cornish rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-nymphon-sp-sea-spider-2.jpgA sea spider - nymphon gracile.A sea spider - Nymphon gracile.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-facelina-coronata-5.jpgFacelina coronata with its front tentacles drooping like a lion-tamer's moustache.Facelina coronata with its front tentacles drooping like a lion-tamer's moustache.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-facelina-coronata-3.jpgFacelina annulicornis- a rather lovely sea slugFacelina annulicornis- a rather lovely sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-august-hannafore-xantho-pilipes.jpgA Xantho pilipes crab.A Xantho pilipes crab.2018-09-13T14:59:23+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/09/08/a-summer-of-snorkels-jellyfish-and-wrasse/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/august-2018-rock-pooling-with-coopers-hannafore-st-pirans-hermit-crab-2.jpgSt Piran's hermit crab - now a common find on all our local beaches.St Piran's hermit crab - now a common find on all our local beaches.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/august-2018-rock-pooling-with-coopers-hannafore-doris-ocelligera.jpgDoris ocelligera sea slug - I recorded these for the first time a couple of months ago and have found them regularly in the same spot this summer.Doris ocelligera sea slug - I recorded these for the first time a couple of months ago and have found them regularly in the same spot this summer.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/august-2018-rock-pooling-with-coopers-hannafore.jpgSnakelocks anemoneSnakelocks anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/12-august-2018-east-looe-gully-green-shore-urchin-2.jpgA green shore urchin with its tentacle feet extendedA green shore urchin with its tentacle feet extendedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/august-2018-rock-pooling-with-coopers-hannafore-variegated-scallop-eyes.jpgA variegated scallop with irridescent shining eyesA variegated scallop with irridescent shining eyeshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/12-august-2018-east-looe-gully-candy-striped-flatworm.jpgCandy striped flatworm grazing on bryozoans in LooeCandy striped flatworm grazing on bryozoans in Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/12-august-2018-east-looe-gully-xantho-hydrophilus-1.jpgXantho hydrophilus crabXantho hydrophilus crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/22-august-hannafore-compass-jelly.jpgCompass jellies have striking markings and also pack a nettle-like stingCompass jellies have striking markings and also pack a nettle-like stinghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/31-july-hannafore-juvenile-wrasse-poss-ballan.jpgJuvenile ballan wrasse can be bright green like this one, but they grow up to around 50cm long when they're mature.Juvenile ballan wrasse can be bright green like this one, but they grow up to around 50cm long when they're mature.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/snorkel.jpgSnorkelling near LooeSnorkelling near Looe2018-09-08T16:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/07/06/summer-holiday-marine-and-beach-events-in-cornwall/2018-08-09T22:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/06/28/secret-beach-day/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-light-bulb-sea-squirts-and-mystery-eggs-to-id-1.jpgLight bulb sea squirts - and some mystery orange eggsLight bulb sea squirts - and some mystery orange eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5885.jpghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-variegated-scallop-2.jpgA variegated scallop prepares to swim awayA variegated scallop prepares to swim awayhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-yellow-tipped-sea-squirt-to-id-3.jpgCiona intestinalis sea squirtCiona intestinalis sea squirthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-gayles-aeolidella-alderia-2.jpgAeolidella alderi - the white-ruffed sea slugAeolidella alderi - the white-ruffed sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-berthella-plumula-1-e1530090666780.jpgBerthella plumula sea slugsBerthella plumula sea slugshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-gayles-brittle-star-ophiothrix-fragilis-2.jpgBrittle star with a lovely orange central disk - Ophiothrix fragilisBrittle star with a lovely orange central disk - Ophiothrix fragilishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-common-spider-crab-2.jpgSpider crabSpider crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-common-spider-crab-1.jpgIt's hard to tell that this is a spider crab and not a lump of seaweed!It's hard to tell that this is a spider crab and not a lump of seaweed!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/17-june-2018-prisk-cove-jorunna-tomentosa-slug-check.jpgDoris ocelligeraDoris ocelligera2018-06-28T23:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/06/23/rock-pooling-at-coverack-with-wildlife-watch/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/16-june-2018-coverack-necklace-shell.jpgNecklace shell at Coverack, found by my Wildlife Watch group.Necklace shell at Coverack, found by my Wildlife Watch group.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/16-june-2018-coverack-thin-tellin-1.jpgA beautiful live thin tellin shell - one of many lovely finds at CoverackA beautiful live thin tellin shell - one of many lovely finds at Coverackhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/16-june-2018-coverack-squat-lobster-still-from-video-2.jpgThe freshly moulted squat lobster (Galathea sp.) showing off some very hairy claws. Coverack, Cornwall.The freshly moulted squat lobster (Galathea sp.) showing off some very hairy claws. Coverack, Cornwall.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/16-june-2018-coverack-moult-of-squat-lobster-galathea-squamifera-check-2.jpgMoult of the squat lobster - the animal has moved out of its old shell so that it can grow.Moult of the squat lobster - the animal has moved out of its old shell so that it can grow.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/16-june-2018-coverack-juvenile-squat-lobster-galathea-squamifera-check-3.jpgTiny squat lobster about 5mm long (Galathea sp.) at Coverack, LizardTiny squat lobster about 5mm long (Galathea sp.) at Coverack, Lizard2018-06-21T10:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/06/20/friendly-fish-at-kynance-cove/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5792.jpgKynance Cove - always a hit!Kynance Cove - always a hit!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5817.jpgWatching fish at Kynance CoveWatching fish at Kynance Covehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15-june-2018-kynance-cove-montagus-blenny-5-e1529499044833.jpgBlennies' thick lips make them look like they're smiling, but this Montagu's blenny just wants to attack my camera!Blennies' thick lips make them look like they're smiling, but this Montagu's blenny just wants to attack my camera!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15-june-2018-kynance-cove-montagus-blenny-6-e1529498946744.jpgMontagu's blenny with its distinctive head crestMontagu's blenny with its distinctive head cresthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15-june-2018-kynance-cove-montagus-blenny-8.jpgThe Montagu's blenny almost gets out of the water to take a look at me. Kynance Cove, Cornwall.The Montagu's blenny almost gets out of the water to take a look at me. Kynance Cove, Cornwall.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15-june-2018-kynance-cove-shanny-common-blenny-4.jpgBeing watched... a young shanny (common blenny) edges up the side of the pool to take a look at me.Being watched... a young shanny (common blenny) edges up the side of the pool to take a look at me. Kynance Cove, Lizard, Cornwall.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15-june-2018-kynance-cove-montagus-blenny-9.jpgMontagu's blenny at Kynance coveMontagu's blenny at Kynance cove2018-06-21T10:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/06/02/wading-through-jelly-comb-jellies-in-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-gully-comb-jelly-beroe-cucumis-4.jpgThe irridescent combs of Beroe cucumisThe irridescent combs of Beroe cucumishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-hydroid-medusa-to-id-prob-clytia-hemisphaerica-1.jpgHydroid medusa showing its delicate pattern and short tentacles.Hydroid medusa showing its delicate pattern and short tentacles.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-hydroid-medusa-to-id-prob-clytia-hemisphaerica-2.jpgHydroid medusa - probably Clytia hemisphaerica swimming byHydroid medusa - probably Clytia hemisphaerica swimming byhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-gully-comb-jelly-sea-gooseberry-pleurobrachia-pileus-1.jpgSparkles of irridescence from a passing Sea gooseberrySparkles of irridescence from a passing Sea gooseberryhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-gully-comb-jelly-beroe-cucumis-showing-opening-1.jpgThe Beroe cucumis comb jelly has a characteristic sack shape.The Beroe cucumis comb jelly has a characteristic sack shape.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-gully-comb-jelly-sea-gooseberry-pleurobrachia-pileus-3.jpgA sea gooseberry with trailing tentacles. Its combs are arranged in lines up its sides.A sea gooseberry with trailing tentacles. Its combs are arranged in lines up its sides.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-gully-comb-jelly-beroe-cucumis-in-hand-1.jpgBarely there - a transparent Beroe cucumis comb jelly in my handBarely there - a transparent Beroe cucumis comb jelly in my handhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/31-may-2018-east-looe-gully-comb-jelly-beroe-cucumis-6.jpgComb jelly - Beroe cucumis, Looe, CornwallComb jelly - Beroe cucumis, Looe, Cornwall2018-06-03T10:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/05/25/slugs-snails-and-sunshine-on-my-mollusc-recording-course/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-rock-pools-3.jpgTaking photos of a sea slug at GyllingvaseTaking photos of a sea slug at Gyllingvasehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/30-march-hannafore-sea-hare-aplysia-punctata.jpgSea hare, Aplysia punctataSea hare, Aplysia punctatahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/porthmeor-22-march-sea-slug-eggs.jpgGreat grey sea slug eggs - from another day because I didn't take a photo of ones we saw at Falmouth.Great grey sea slug eggs - from another day because I didn't take a photo of ones we saw at Falmouth.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-polycera-quadrilineata-1.jpgPolycera quadrilineata sea slug, Gyllingvase, FalmouthPolycera quadrilineata sea slug, Gyllingvase, Falmouthhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-polycera-quadrilineata-3.jpgPolycera quadrilineata sea slug at Gyllingvase, FalmouthPolycera quadrilineata sea slug at Gyllingvase, Falmouthhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-facelina-auriculata-4.jpgFacelina auriculata sea slugFacelina auriculata sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-facelina-auriculata-6.jpgFacelina auriculata sea slugFacelina auriculata sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-candy-striped-flatworm-2.jpgCandy-striped flatworm at Gyllingvase, FalmouthCandy-striped flatworm at Gyllingvase, Falmouthhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-sea-lemon.jpgThe sea lemon, showing its feathery gills (top) and the rhinophores on its head (bottom).The sea lemon, showing its feathery gills (top) and the rhinophores on its head (bottom).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/17-may-2018-gyllingvase-elysia-viridis.jpgElysia viridis, the photosynthesising sea slug. This slug retains the chloroplasts from the seaweeds it eats and they carry on producing energy inside its body.Elysia viridis, the photosynthesising sea slug. This slug retains the chloroplasts from the seaweeds it eats and they carry on producing energy inside its body.2018-05-25T09:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/05/19/a-night-out-in-the-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-scorpion-fish-taurus-bubalis-2.jpgA scorpion fish (Taurus bubalis) hiding in plain sight.A scorpion fish (Taurus bubalis) hiding in plain sight.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-spider-crab-macropodia-sp-blurry-moving.jpgA blurry small spider crab (Macropodia sp) moving across sand.A blurry small spider crab (Macropodia sp) moving across sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-grey-top-shell.jpgA grey topshell on a red seaweed under UV lightA grey topshell on a red seaweed under UV lighthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-rockpooling-pagurus-bernhardus-hermit-crab1.jpgHermit crabs are more active at night, every pool is teeming with themHermit crabs are more active at night, every pool is teeming with themhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-rockpooling-crab-3-green-shore-crab.jpgA green shore crab looking blue in the UV lightA green shore crab looking blue in the UV lighthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-active-china-limpets.jpgLimpets on their way home as the tide retreatsLimpets on their way home as the tide retreatshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-rockpooling-snakelocks-anemone-2.jpgSnakelocks anemone at night under UV light - a true alien of the Cornish rock poolsSnakelocks anemone at night under UV light - a true alien of the Cornish rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-rockpooling-junior.jpgHead torch at the ready - night time rock pooling is a perfect adventureHead torch at the ready - night time rock pooling is a perfect adventurehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-rockpooling-snakelocks-anemone-6.jpgSnakelocks anemone under UV light in Cornish rock poolSnakelocks anemone under UV light in Cornish rock poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/12-may-2018-hannafore-night-rockpooling-snakelocks-anemone-1.jpgA spooky night time rock pooling walk is definitely on the programme for this Halloweeen!A spooky night time rock pooling walk is definitely on the programme for this Halloweeen!2018-05-21T08:12:24+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/05/13/pseudoscorpions-springtails-and-colourful-eggs/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5179.jpgSearching in vain for spiny starfish and baby bull huss/cat sharks at HannaforeSearching in vain for spiny starfish and baby bull huss/cat sharks at Hannaforehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/28-april-hannafore-netted-dog-whelk-egg-cases.jpgNetted dog whelk egg capsulesNetted dog whelk egg capsules. These snail eggs are enclosed in a transparent disc.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/28-april-hannafore-sting-winkle-eggs.jpgSting winkle eggs capsules showing the eggs inside.Sting winkle eggs capsules showing the eggs inside.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/28-april-hannafore-ls-green-shore-crab-in-berry.jpgJunior's shore crab showing its orange egg massJunior's shore crab showing its orange egg masshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/28-april-hannafore-julie-with-spider-crab-1.jpgJulie with her spider crabJulie with her spider crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/28-april-hannafore-eds-topknot-flatfish-1.jpgTopknot flatfish showing the classic dark stripe across the eyes.Topknot flatfish showing the classic dark stripe across the eyes.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/29-april-hannafore-sea-hare-spaghetti-eggs.jpgThe pink spaghetti eggs of the Sea hare (Aplysia punctata) - a type of sea slugThe pink spaghetti eggs of the Sea hare (Aplysia punctata) - a type of sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/29-april-with-steve-n-julie-scorpion-fish-eggs-part-dried-with-springtails-2.jpgScorpion fish eggs being scavenged by marine springtails (Anurida maritima)Scorpion fish eggs being scavenged by marine springtails (Anurida maritima)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/29-april-green-shore-crab-or-something-else-with-unusual-shell-front-id-1.jpgThe front of this crab sticks out, but we decide it's probably an unusual Green shore crab.The front of this crab sticks out, but we decide it's probably an unusual Green shore crab.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/29-april-xantho-pilipes-crab-female-with-eggs.jpgThe Xantho pilipes crab holds her huge clutch of eggs in place with special feathery grips on her tail.The Xantho pilipes crab holds her huge clutch of eggs in place with special feathery grips on her tail.2018-05-14T06:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/05/10/cornish-rock-pools-on-countryfile/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/13-february-plaidy-green-shore-crab-with-eggs.jpgFemale crabs keep their eggs underneath their tails until they hatch out.Female crabs keep their eggs underneath their tails until they hatch out.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/kynance-shanny-gives-a-smile-for-the-camera.jpgThe common blenny (or shanny) is perfectly adapted to shore life and can even breathe through its skin when out of the water. It also has a great smile.The common blenny (or shanny) is perfectly adapted to shore life and can even breathe through its skin when out of the water. It also has a great smile.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5028.jpgMatt Baker and the kids at PortreathMatt Baker and the kids at Portreathhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_4995.jpgPortreath in the drizzle as the tide dropsPortreath in the drizzle as the tide dropshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5006.jpgJunior getting his radio microphone pack installed - his least favourite part!Junior getting his radio microphone pack installed - his least favourite part!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5026.jpgCornish Rock Pools on CountryfileCornish Rock Pools on Countryfilehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cushion-star-reaching-out-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgEveryone loves starfish, but now the nation knows that cushion stars and their relatives have some gruesome eating habits. Go me!Cushion starfish exploring the rocks with its tube feet.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2-april-2018-hannafore-worm-pipefish-eggs.jpgWorm pipefish are related to seahorses - it is the male that broods the eggs along a special groove on his underside.Worm pipefish are related to seahorses - it is the male that broods the eggs along a special groove on his underside.2018-05-11T06:32:38+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/04/22/surprises-in-the-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/18-may-curled-octopus-found-by-rob-durrant-lee-bay-n-devon-2.jpgCurled octopus looking paler as we placed it in a white bucket - it also changed its skin texture.Curled octopus looking paler as we placed it in a white bucket - it also changed its skin texture.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/p4180157.jpgCurled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa). Cephalopod molluscs have complex eyes which evolved completely separately from our own eyes and have a distinctive long pupilCurled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa). Cephalopod molluscs have complex eyes which evolved completely separately from our own eyes and have a distinctive long pupilhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1-april-2018-porth-mear-painted-topshell.jpgColours in the rock pools at Porth Mear - painted topshellColours in the rock pools at Porth Mear - painted topshellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/p4180179-octopus-2.jpgCurled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa). This species has a single line of suckers down its arms, which tend to curl at the tips.Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa). This species has a single line of suckers down its arms, which tend to curl at the tips.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-april-2018-hannafore-scorpion-fish-eggs.jpgScorpion fish eggsScorpion fish eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-april-2018-hannafore-xantho-incisus-crab-2.jpgXantho hydrophilus - the furrowed crab - with brown clawsXantho hydrophilus - the furrowed crab - with brown clawshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-april-2018-hannafore-green-shore-urchinjpg.jpgA green shore urchin with purple-tipped spinesA green shore urchin with purple-tipped spineshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-april-hannafore-corkwing-wrasse-with-parasite-poss-anilocra-physodes-check-id-3.jpgEnough to put you off your food - Anilocra physodes parasitic isopods feeding on the wrasse.Enough to put you off your food - Anilocra physodes parasitic isopods feeding on the wrasse.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-april-hannafore-corkwing-wrasse-with-parasite-poss-anilocra-physodes-check-id-5.jpgCorkwing wrasse with parasitic isopods (Anilocra physodes)Corkwing wrasse with parasitic isopods (Anilocra physodes)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-april-2018-hannafore-spinachia-spinachia-15-spined-stickleback-4.jpg15-spined stickleback about to be returned to its pool15-spined stickleback about to be returned to its pool2018-04-25T17:22:47+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/03/29/warming-up-for-the-weekend/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-sea-xantho-incisus-hydrophilus-crab.jpgXantho hydrophilus crabXantho hydrophilus crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-beadlet-anemone.jpgBeadlet anemone in a pool near the top of the shore, MillendreathBeadlet anemone in a pool near the top of the shore, Millendreathhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-pheasant-shell-2.jpgPheasant shell at MillendreathPheasant shell at Millendreathhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-juvenile-eubranchus-farrani-2.jpgEubranchus farrani sea slug - close-upEubranchus farrani sea slug - close-uphttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-juvenile-eubranchus-farrani-5.jpgMy blob - a Eubranchus farrani sea slug with 20p for scaleMy blob - a Eubranchus farrani sea slug with 20p for scalehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-brown-sea-cucumber-aslia-lefevrei-3.jpgThe tip of a brown sea cucumber, Aslia lefevreiThe tip of a brown sea cucumber, Aslia lefevreihttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-brown-sea-cucumber-aslia-lefevrei-2.jpgBrown sea cucumber, Aslia lefevrei, at MillendreathBrown sea cucumber, Aslia lefevrei, at Millendreathhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-sea-lemon-eggs.jpgA spiral of sea lemon spawn at MillendreathA spiral of sea lemon spawn at Millendreathhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-sea-lemon-pair.jpgSea lemons - a type of sea slug - enjoying each other's company.Sea lemons - a type of sea slug - enjoying each other's company.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/19-march-2018-millendreath-juvenile-eubranchus-farrani-6.jpgEubranchus farrani sea slug at Millendreath near LooeEubranchus farrani sea slug at Millendreath near Looe2018-04-14T06:30:57+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/03/25/sneaky-rockpooling-at-bream-cove/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-looking-towards-falmouth.jpgAn overcast Bream Cove looking towards Falmouth.An overcast Bream Cove looking towards Falmouth.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-dahlia-anemone-2.jpgDahlia anemone with tentacles partly retracted - the column is sticky so is covered with fragments of shell.Dahlia anemone with tentacles partly retracted - the column is sticky so is covered with fragments of shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-painted-topshell.jpgPainted topshell from above - the patterns make my eyes go funny!Painted topshell from above - the patterns make my eyes go funny!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-hairy-crab-prob-moult-2.jpgThe moult of a Hairy crab (Pilumnus hirtellus)The moult of a Hairy crab (Pilumnus hirtellus)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-st-pirans-hermit-crab-4.jpgSt Piran's Hermit crab on the move with its black and white eyes sticking out.St Piran's Hermit crab on the move with its black and white eyes sticking out.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-st-pirans-hermit-crab-2.jpgSt Piran's Hermit Crab (Clibanarius erythropus) showing its equal-sized clawsSt Piran's Hermit Crab (Clibanarius erythropus) showing its equal-sized clawshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-striped-venus-chamelea-gallina-2.jpgA striped venus shell (Chamelea gallina). There were lots of these living in the sand.A striped venus shell (Chamelea gallina). There were lots of these living in the sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-bivalve-syphon-of-razor-or-poss-otter-shell-4.jpgSolved - this is the syphon of a large clam shell, e.g. Razor shell.Solved - this is the syphon of a large clam shell, e.g. Razor shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-bivalve-syphon-of-razor-or-poss-otter-shell-2.jpgThe mystery blobThe mystery blobhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/21-march-2018-bream-cove-harbour-swimming-crab-2-paddle-leg.jpgThe distinctive blue paddle on the back leg of the harbour crab (Liocarcinus depurator).The distinctive blue paddle on the back leg of the harbour crab (Liocarcinus depurator).2018-05-17T19:59:09+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/03/17/fifteen-minute-rockpool-challenge-and-some-mutants/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-saddle-oyster.jpgInside of a saddle oyster shell showing its incredible mother-of-pearl coloursInside of a saddle oyster shell showing its incredible mother-of-pearl colourshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-banded-chink-shell.jpgBanded chink shellBanded chink shellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-haliclystus-octoradiatus-stalked-jelly-with-extra-arm-and-primary-tentacles.jpgAnother mutant - a nine-armed Haliclystus octoradiatus stalked jellyfish with some extra primary tentacles.Another mutant - a nine-armed Haliclystus octoradiatus stalked jellyfish with some extra primary tentacles.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly.jpgCalvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfishCalvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-dog-whelk-egg-capsules.jpgA colony of dog whelks with their yellow egg capsulesA colony of dog whelks with their yellow egg capsules. These snail eggs can also be pink.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-painted-top-shell.jpgPainted topshellPainted topshellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-mutant-cushion-star.jpgA Cushion star trying to pass as a Seven-arm starfish.A Cushion star trying to pass as a Seven-arm starfish. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-my-average-looking-rock-pool.jpgMy average-looking pool for the 15 minute challengeMy average-looking pool for the 15 minute challengehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-march-2018-plaidy-mutant-cushion-star-2.jpgMutant cushion star with seven armsMutant cushion star with seven arms2018-03-17T22:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/02/22/spring-arrives-early-in-the-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/3-february-2018-hannafore-jewel-anemones-and-turf.jpgJewel anemonesJewel anemoneshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/3-february-2018-hannafore-humpback-scallor-check-name-1.jpgHumpback scallopHumpback scallophttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/3-february-2018-hannafore-brittle-star-ophiocoma-nigra.jpgOphiocomia nigra brittle starOphiocomia nigra brittle starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/3-february-2018-hannafore-yellow-daisy-anemone.jpgAn unusual yellow Daisy anemone - perhaps what the sea slug had been eating.An unusual yellow Daisy anemone - perhaps what the sea slug had been eating.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1-february-2018-hannafore-baby-common-spider-crab-2.jpgEven up close it was hard to tell this is a crab - but I could feel the sharp spines on its shell and the legs began to move.Even up close it was hard to tell this is a crab - but I could feel the sharp spines on its shell and the legs began to move.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1-february-2018-hannafore-baby-common-spider-crab-1.jpgWhat I thought was a seaweed-covered stone.What I thought was a seaweed-covered stone.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1-february-2018-hannafore-bryozoan-spider-crab-macropodia-dorsetti-check-1.jpgA small spider crab - Macropodia deflexa (identified by its downcurving rostrum)A small spider crab - Macropodia deflexa (identified by its downcurving rostrum)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/3-feburary-2018-hannafore-prawn-caridion-steveni-2.jpgCaridion steveni - A rare prawn species (Hippolytidae family)Caridion steveni - A rare prawn species (Hippolytidae family)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1-february-2018-hannafore-snake-pipefish-3.jpgSnake pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) on a brief visit to my bucket before release.Snake pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) on a brief visit to my bucket before release.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1-february-2018-hannafore-snake-pipefish-2.jpgSnake pipefish showing off its distinctive trumpet nose and pale striped pattern.Snake pipefish showing off its distinctive trumpet nose and pale striped pattern.2018-03-03T10:38:55+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/01/21/a-surprise-sea-slug/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20-jan-east-looe-rocks-facelina-auriculata-was-coronata-3.jpgAnd did I mention I found a sea slug? So excited...And did I mention I found a sea slug? So excited...https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20-jan-east-looe-rocks-xantho-pilipes-crab.jpgA Xantho pilipes crab - they vary in colour but always have hairy back legs.A Xantho pilipes crab - they vary in colour but always have hairy back legs.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_4536.jpgSee - it's lovely out there! Looe rock pooling in January.See - it's lovely out there! Looe rock pooling in January.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20-jan-east-looe-rocks-facelina-auriculata-was-coronata-2.jpgFacelina auriculata sea slug - from different angles the colours seem to change.Facelina auriculata sea slug - from different angles the colours seem to change.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20-jan-east-looe-rocks-facelina-auriculata-was-coronata-4.jpgFacelina auriculata - the red patch behind its head is the oesophagusFacelina auriculata - the red patch behind its head is the oesophagushttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20-jan-east-looe-rocks-facelina-auriculata-was-coronata-5.jpgFacelina auriculata sea slug unfurls its tentacles and cerrata in the water.Facelina auriculata sea slug unfurls its tentacles and cerrata in the water.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1200433.jpgA stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) in a poolA stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) in a poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1200430.jpgVolcano barnacleVolcano barnaclehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_4534.jpgCornish Rock Pools in Looe - fuelled by rain-soaked pastiesCornish Rock Pools in Looe - fuelled by rain-soaked pastieshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20-jan-east-looe-rocks-facelina-auriculata-was-coronata-1.jpgFacelina auriculata sea slug, Looe, CornwallFacelina auriculata sea slug, Looe, Cornwall2018-01-25T10:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2018/01/11/a-year-in-the-cornish-rockpools-2017-highlights/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/23-august-2017-hannafore-scyliorhinus-stellaris-juvenile-pic-4-eye.jpgA catshark eyeA catshark eyehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/21-december-2017-east-looe-three-spot-cowrie-2.jpgThe Cornish rock pools are full of tiny creatures that are often overlooked. I could have spent all day watching this 3-spot cowrie (Trivia monacha). The colours are amazing and there's something incredibly fetching about its big orange syphon. A perfect way to end the year.The Cornish rock pools are full of tiny creatures that are often overlooked. I could have spent all day watching this 3-spot cowrie (Trivia monacha). The colours are amazing and there's something incredibly fetching about its big orange syphon. A perfect way to end the year.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3-november-2017-east-looe-gully-sponge-prob-myxilla-rosacea.jpgMost people think there's not much to see in the rock pools in November. They're wrong, of course! This sponge, possibly Myxilla rosacea, was one of the prettiest things I saw all year.Most people think there's not much to see in the rock pools in November. They're wrong, of course! This sponge, possibly Myxilla rosacea, was one of the prettiest things I saw all year.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/15-october-2017-hannafore-portuguese-man-o-war-15.jpgPortuguese Man O'War began washing onto Cornish beaches in the summer, but didn't turn up in Looe until October. Amazing creatures - like pink and purple stinging pasties. Happy days!Portuguese Man O'War jellies began washing onto Cornish beaches in the summer, but didn't turn up in Looe until October. Amazing creatures - like pink and purple stinging pasties. Happy days!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pachygrapsus-marmoratus-med-rock-crab-quiberon.jpgI was away in Brittany in September visiting our twin town, Quiberon. I couldn't resist having a rummage to see what was in the pools and was amazed to find this crab, Pachygrapsus marmoratus. It's native to the Mediterranean but is gradually moving north. Next stop Cornwall?I was away in Brittany in September visiting our twin town, Quiberon. I couldn't resist having a rummage to see what was in the pools and was amazed to find this crab, Pachygrapsus marmoratus. It's native to the Mediterranean but is gradually moving north. Next stop Cornwall?https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/10-august-2017-hannafore-calma-glaucoides-with-spawn-pic-6.jpgMy absolute favourite finds of the year were the two species of sea slug that feed on fish eggs. Calma glaucoides (pictured here with its own eggs) feeds on clingfish eggs. I also found Calma gobioophaga, which feeds on goby eggs. Sea slugs really do have the best names.My absolute favourite finds of the year were the two species of sea slug that feed on fish eggs. Calma glaucoides (pictured here with its own eggs) feeds on clingfish eggs. I also found Calma gobioophaga, which feeds on goby eggs. Sea slugs really do have the best names.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/24-june-2017-hannafore-corkwing-wrasse-3.jpgFish always seem to get away, so we were all very excited when I managed to coax this beautiful Corkwing wrasse into my bucket on a family rockpooling day. It's such a tropical looking fish.Fish always seem to get away, so we were all very excited when I managed to coax this beautiful Corkwing wrasse into my bucket on a family rockpooling day. It's such a tropical looking fish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3103.jpg2017 was my first year of leading events for the Cornwall Wildlife Trust's junior branch. I used to love the events as a kid and introducing a new generation and their families to jellyfish, starfish and other rockpool creatures is so much fun! I can't wait for my 2018 Wildlife Watch events and the Looe Marine Conservation Group rockpool rambles where I also volunteer.2017 was my first year of leading events for the Cornwall Wildlife Trust's junior branch. I used to love the events as a kid and introducing a new generation and their families to jellyfish, starfish and other rockpool creatures is so much fun! I can't wait for my 2018 Wildlife Watch events and the Looe Marine Conservation Group rockpool rambles where I also volunteer.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/12-april-2017-hannafore-below-hotel-doto-slug-coronata-check-id-pic-2.jpgI'm always getting distracted... while surveying for stalked jellyfish at a site which may be threatened by development, this absolutely tiny sea slug caught my eye. It's a Doto coronata - such a great name. There were several 'crowned Dotty' slugs among the hydroids at this site.I'm always getting distracted... while surveying for stalked jellyfish at a site which may be threatened by development, this absolutely tiny sea slug caught my eye. It's a Doto coronata - such a great name. There were several 'crowned Dotty' slugs among the hydroids at this site.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/30-march-hannafore-double-conjoined-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-5.jpgThis mutant double-headed stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) caught my eye in March. Stalked jellyfish have special protection and I spend a lot of time recording these species. There are several different species in Cornwall and some of our Marine Conservation Zones and other areas of coast are importants sites for them.This mutant double-headed stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) caught my eye in March. Stalked jellyfish have special protection and I spend a lot of time recording these species. There are several different species in Cornwall and some of our Marine Conservation Zones and other areas of coast are importants sites for them.2018-01-14T17:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/12/21/winter-solstice-rock-pooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-berthella-plumula.jpgBerthella plumula sea slug - I find two under a rock so it looks like they're planning to spawn soon.Berthella plumula sea slug - I find two under a rock so it looks like they're planning to spawn soon.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-spider-crab-macropodia-sp-2.jpgWho needs a Christmas tree when you can just decorate yourself in seaweed? 'Decorator' spider crab - Macropodia sp.Who needs a Christmas tree when you can just decorate yourself in seaweed? 'Decorator' spider crab - Macropodia sp.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-winter-solstice-rock-pools.jpgEast Looe rock poolsEast Looe rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-juvenile-snakelocks-anemone-on-seaweed.jpgA young snakelocks anemoneA young snakelocks anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-worm-pipefish-2.jpgWorm pipefishWorm pipefishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-spot-the-stalked-jellyfish-cruxmelitensis-2.jpgA stalked jellyfish - Calvadosia cruxmelitensisA stalked jellyfish - Calvadosia cruxmelitensishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-hydroids-and-bryozoan-on-kelp-dynamene-pumila-check-name.jpgThese hydroids and bryozoans have their feeding tentacles outThese hydroids and bryozoans have their feeding tentacles outhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-velvet-swimming-crab-hiding.jpgA Velvet swimming crab lurking under an overhangA Velvet swimming crab lurking under an overhanghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-thick-lipped-dog-whelk-hinnia-incrassata-check.jpgLike the cowrie, this thick-lipped dog whelk has a long syphon.Like the cowrie, this thick-lipped dog whelk has a long syphon.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/21-december-2017-east-looe-painted-topshell.jpgPainted top shells are plentiful in this pool - there must be lots of food for them.Painted top shells are plentiful in this pool - there must be lots of food for them.2017-12-25T08:56:56+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/12/12/lively-winter-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4-december-2017-plaidy-hydroid-1-kelp-fur.jpgLike strings of fairy lights on the kelp - Obelia geniculata hydroid.Like strings of fairy lights on the kelp - Obelia geniculata hydroid.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3-december-east-looe-rocks-st-pirans-crab.jpgWe also came across this St Piran's hermit crab with fabulour black and white spotty eyes.We also came across this St Piran's hermit crab with fabulour black and white spotty eyes.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4-december-2017-plaidy-bivalve-2-to-identify.jpgThin tellin shell before it buried itself.Thin tellin shell before it buried itself.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4-december-pilocheras-trispinosus-plaidy.jpgPilocheras trispinosus - these brilliantly camouflaged shrimps don't sit still so taking photos was a challenge.Pilocheras trispinosus - these brilliantly camouflaged shrimps don't sit still so taking photos was a challenge.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4-december-2017-plaidy-worm-poss-perinereis-cultrifera.jpgA moving rainbow of colours - a polychaete worm, possibly Perinereis cultriferaA moving rainbow of colours - a polychaete worm, possibly Perinereis cultriferahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3-december-east-looe-rocks-velvet-swimming-crab-3.jpgWatch your fingers! There is a Velvet swimming crab in almost every overhang.Watch your fingers! There is a Velvet swimming crab in almost every overhang.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3-december-east-looe-rocks-juvenile-sea-hare-11.jpgOn close inspection there are many baby sea haresOn close inspection there are many baby sea hareshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3-december-east-looe-rocks-strawberry-anemone-2.jpgA strawberry anemone brightening up a poolA strawberry anemone brightening up a poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3-december-east-looe-rocks-flounder-2.jpgThe upturned flounder revived considerably once it was in some water.The upturned flounder revived considerably once it was in some water.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3-december-east-looe-rocks-spider-crab-macropodia-sp-3.jpgThis little spider crab (Macropodia sp.) is fully decorated with seaweed ready for Christmas.This little spider crab (Macropodia sp.) is fully decorated with seaweed ready for Christmas.2017-12-12T19:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/11/17/chilly-autumn-rockpooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4-november-2017-millendreath-3-spot-cowrie.jpg3-spot cowrie hanging on an overhang3-spot cowrie hanging on an overhanghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-november-2017-portwrinkle-hedgehog-sponge-dysidea-fragilis-check.jpgDysidea fragilis - or the hedgehog sponge as I call it.Dysidea fragilis - or the hedgehog sponge as I call it.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4-november-2017-millendreath-3-spot-cowrie-next-to-brown-sea-cucumber-aslia-lefevrei.jpgAslia lefevrei - the brown sea cucumber. This sea cucumber lives in crevices in the rock with just its tip poking out.Aslia lefevrei - the brown sea cucumber. This sea cucumber lives in crevices in the rock with just its dark tip poking out.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4-november-2017-millendreath-smooth-bivalve-rayed-trough-shell-mactra-stultorum.jpgRayed trough shellRayed trough shellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-november-2017-portwrinkle-stalked-jelly-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-1.jpgA juvenile Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfish. We found 3 species of stalked jellyfish on the site.A juvenile Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfish. We found 3 species of stalked jellyfish on the site.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-november-2017-portwrinkle-stalked-jelly-haliclystus-octoradiatus-8-eating-an-amphipod.jpgA stalked jellyfish (Haliclystus octoradiatus) eating an amphipod.A stalked jellyfish (Haliclystus octoradiatus) eating an amphipod.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-november-2017-portwrinkle-possible-very-juvenile-stalked-jellyfish-blob.jpgMy eyes must still be good - a 1mm baby stalked jellyfish. It's not possible to say for sure what species.My eyes must still be good - a 1mm baby stalked jellyfish. It's not possible to say for sure what species.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3-november-2017-east-looe-gully-sponge-prob-myxilla-rosacea.jpgA striking sponge with its fine structures and deep pores. Possibly Myxilla rosacea.A striking pink sponge with its fine structures and deep pores. Possibly Myxilla rosacea.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3-november-2017-east-looe-gully-sponge-prob-ascidia-mentula.jpgAscidia mentula - a tunicate sea squirt. The red streaks reminded me of fireworks.Ascidia mentula - a tunicate sea squirt. The red streaks reminded me of fireworks.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-november-2017-portwrinkle-tunicate-sea-squirt-corella-eumyota-orange-tipped-sea-squirt-non-native-and-others.jpgThe invasive Orange-tipped sea squirtThe invasive Orange-tipped sea squirt2017-11-21T06:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/11/02/identifying-my-mystery-creatures/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/22-august-hannafore-leechy-worm-to-id-on-membranipora-membranacea-bryozoan-rectangular-zooids.jpgI've no idea what the leechy worm is, but the bryozoan it's on is Membranipora membranacea, which is recognisable from the rectangular shape of the zooids.I've no idea what the leechy worm is, but the bryozoan it's on is Membranipora membranacea, which is recognisable from the rectangular shape of the zooids.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/8-april-2016-hannafore-anemone-to-id-3-sargatia-troglodytes-with-the-b-shapes.jpgSargatia troglodytes anemoneSargatia troglodytes anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-october-2017common-dragonet-check-id-callionymus-lyra-beyond-millendreath-3.jpgA Common dragonet - Callionymus lyraA Common dragonet - Callionymus lyrahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-to-id-2-didemnum-maculosum-sea-squirt.jpgDidemnum maculosum sea squirtDidemnum maculosum sea squirthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/10-august-2017-sea-squirt-check-id-pic-2-morchellium-argus.jpgMorchellium argus sea squirtMorchellium argus sea squirthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/10-august-2017-sea-squirt-check-id-pic-1-morchellium-argus.jpgMorchellium argusOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20-august-2017-e-looe-gully-chiton-to-id-pic-2-lepidochitona-cinerarea.jpgLepidochitona cineraria - a chitonLepidochitona cineraria - a chitonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/30-march-hannafore-candelabrum-cocksii-and-syllid-worm-sp-not-possible-to-id.jpgA syllid worm - orange at the far end and white at the near end between two Candelanbrum cocksi.A syllid worm - orange at the far end and white at the near end between two Candelanbrum cocksi.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/22-august-hannafore-ls-tiny-snail-to-id-cerithiopsis-tubercularis.jpgCerithiopsis tubercularisCerithiopsis tubercularishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/24-june-2017-hannafore-scale-worm-check-id-lepidonotus-clava.jpgLepidonotus clava - a scale wormLepidonotus clava - a scale worm2017-11-03T15:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/10/29/spooky-rock-pool-spells/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22-august-hannafore-bootlace-worm-with-foot.jpgPart of a Bootlace worm on a rock - if you pick it up you'll get stinky slime on your hands.Part of a Bootlace worm on a rock - if you pick it up you'll get stinky slime on your hands.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/18-may-2017-port-nadler-snakelocks-anemone.jpgThe tentacles of the Snakelocks anemone are packed with harpoon-like stinging cellsThe tentacles of the Snakelocks anemone are packed with harpoon-like stinging cellshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/13-august-2017-east-looe-gully-berthella-plumula-pic-2.jpgMore dangerous than it looks - the Berthella plumula sea slugMore dangerous than it looks - the Berthella plumula sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6-october-2017-hannafore-spiny-starfish-regrowing-arms-3.jpgThis Spiny starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) is regrowing two of its arms.This Spiny starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) is regrowing two of its arms.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/30-july-port-nadler-velvet-swimming-crab-devil-necora.jpgDevil crab in a Cornish rock poolDevil crab in a Cornish rock pool2017-10-31T23:16:23+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/10/15/finally-portuguese-man-o-war-in-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-velella-velella-1.jpgA single By-the-wind-sailor, Velella velella, washed up with the Portuguese man o'warA single By-the-wind-sailor, Velella velella, washed up with the Portuguese man o'warhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portuguese-man-o-war-11.jpgPortuguese man o'war in the bucketPortuguese man o'war in the buckethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portugues-man-o-war-22.jpgAmong the seaweed there are several stranded Portuguese man o'warAmong the seaweed there are several stranded Portuguese man o'warhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portuguese-man-o-war-12.jpgA stinging tentacle of the Portuguese man o'warA stinging tentacle of the Portuguese man o'warhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portuguese-man-o-war-showing-zooids.jpgBelow the float, you can see the other zooids which catch prey, digest food and reproduceBelow the float, you can see the other zooids which catch prey, digest food and reproducehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_4111.jpgOther half took this one of me in actionOther half took this one of me in actionhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portugues-man-o-war-2.jpgPortuguese man o'war - like a pasty with the crimping on top.Portuguese man o'war - like a pasty with the crimping on top.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portuguese-man-o-war-6.jpgMy first Portuguese man o'warMy first Portuguese man o'warhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-october-2017-hannafore-portuguese-man-o-war-23.jpgPortuguese man o'war in LooePortuguese man o'war in Looe2017-10-19T15:19:51+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/10/12/a-close-enough-encounter-with-weever-fish/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-plaidy-side-of-millendreath-haliclystus-octoradiatus-pic-1.jpgA second species of stalked jellyfish, the Haliclystus octoradiatus.A second species of stalked jellyfish, the Haliclystus octoradiatus. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-1-beyond-millendreath.jpgA third species, Calvadosia cruxmelitensis, in too much current to get a sharp photo.A third species, Calvadosia cruxmelitensis, in too much current to get a sharp photo.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-haliclystus-octoradiatus-stalked-jelly-1-beyond-millendreath.jpgA second species of stalked jellyfish, the Haliclystus octoradiatus.A second species of stalked jellyfish, the Haliclystus octoradiatus.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-calvadosia-campanulata-stalked-jelly-1-beyond-millendreath.jpgA small but lovely Calvadosia campanulata stalked jellyfish.A small but lovely Calvadosia campanulata stalked jellyfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-strawberry-anemone-2-beyond-millendreath.jpgThe stinging cells in this Strawberry anemone can't hurt me and it doesn't swim away - it's much easier to photograph!The stinging cells in this Strawberry anemone can't hurt me and it doesn't swim away - it's much easier to photograph!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-weaver-fish-check-sp-pic-1-at-millendreath.jpgA Lesser weever fish about to wriggle away into a sand burrow.A Lesser weever fish about to wriggle away into a sand burrow.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-beyond-millendreath-weever-fish-eye.jpgIn their sandy holes, the Weever fish are hard to spot. Just the eye is visible in this shot.In their sandy holes, the Weever fish are hard to spot. Just the eye is visible in this shot.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-weaver-fish-check-sp-pic-2-at-millendreath.jpgA Lesser weever fish out of the sand.A Lesser weever fish out of the sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-female-dragonet-check-id-sp-beyond-millendreath-1.jpgDragonets, especially the females, are perfectly camouflaged on sand.Dragonets, especially the females, are perfectly camouflaged on sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-october-2017-weaver-fish-check-sp-pic-4-at-millendreath.jpgLesser weever fish in a Cornish rock poolLesser weever fish in a Cornish rock pool2017-10-19T15:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/08/31/giants-of-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/23-august-2017-hannafore-scyliorhinus-stellaris-juvenile-pic-3-skin.jpgThis close-up of the catshark's skin shows how rough it is. You can also see the dark and white spots that are characteristic of this species.This close-up of the catshark's skin shows how rough it is. You can also see the dark and white spots that are characteristic of this species.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-august-2017-colona-beach-chapel-point-giant-goby-sucher-fin.jpgAnother feature of the Giant goby is the fleshy lobe on their adapted pelvic fin - this helps them to sucker onto rocksAnother feature of the Giant goby is the fleshy lobe on their adapted pelvic fin - this helps them to sucker onto rockshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-august-2017-colona-beach-chapel-point-giant-goby-1.jpgGiant gobies have huge lips, small eyes and lack the yellow band at the top of their first dorsal fin (distinguishing them from the Rock goby)Giant gobies have huge lips, small eyes and lack the yellow band at the top of their first dorsal fin (distinguishing them from the Rock goby)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-august-2017-colona-beach-chapel-point-giant-gobies-1.jpgThree giant gobies from the first trap.Three giant gobies from the first trap.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-august-2017-colona-beach-chapel-point.jpgWalking down to Colona bayWalking down to Colona bayhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-august-2017-portmellon-green-shore-urchin.jpgGreen shore urchin at Portmellon beach - adorned in seaweedGreen shore urchin at Portmellon beach - adorned in seaweedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/23-august-2017-hannafore-scyliorhinus-sp-juvenile-to-id-pic-4-eye.jpgJuvenile Greater-spotted cat shark in a Cornish rock pool, LooeJuvenile Greater-spotted cat shark in a Cornish rock pool, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/23-august-2017-hannafore-scyliorhinus-sp-stellaris-juvenile-pic-2.jpgGreater spotted cat shark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) in a Cornish rock pool, LooeGreater spotted cat shark (Scyliorhinus stellaris) in a Cornish rock pool, Looe2017-10-19T15:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/10/19/citizen-science-in-action-with-shoresearch/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8-october-2017-readymoney-shoresearch-spiny-starfish-2.jpgA spiny starfishA spiny starfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8-october-2017-readymoney-shoresearch-scorpion-fish.jpgScorpion fish (Taurulus bubalis) - the white barbel at the corner of the mouth is a good way to identify this species.Scorpion fish (Taurulus bubalis) - the white barbel at the corner of the mouth is a good way to identify this species.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8-october-2017-readymoney-shoresearch-painted-topshell-white-variety.jpgA white Painted top shell (Calliostoma zizyphinum) - usually pink at Readymoney, FoweyA white Painted top shell (Calliostoma zizyphinum) - usually pinkhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-golf-ball-sponge-check-id.jpgTethya aurantium - a 'golf ball' sponge at HannaforeTethya aurantium - a 'golf ball' sponge at Hannaforehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-tortoiseshell-limpet.jpgA tortoiseshell limpet (Tectura virginea) living on kelp, HannaforeA tortoiseshell limpet (Tectura virginea) living on kelp, Hannaforehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-sponge-to-id-with-candelabrum.jpgAn interesting creature congregation: A Scyon ciliatum sponge (left) and a Candelabrum cocksii (right), which is a hyrozoan animal related to jellyfish and anemones.An interesting creature congregation: A Scyon ciliatum sponge (left) and a Candelabrum cocksii (right), which is a hyrozoan animal related to jellyfish and anemones.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-sea-lemon-1.jpgClose-up of a Sea lemon sea slugClose-up of a Sea lemon sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-lamallaria-perspicua-2-in-dalek-pose.jpgExterminate! Junior loved the shape of this Lamellaria perspicua mollusc - the hollow syphon does look like a gun!Exterminate! Junior loved the shape of this Lamellaria perspicua mollusc - the hollow syphon does look like a gun!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-october-hannafore-shoresearch-echiuran-worms-thalassema-thalassema-check-id.jpgThe bizarre-looking echiuran worm Thalassema thalassemumThe bizarre-looking echiuran worm Thalassema thalassemumhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8-october-2017-readymoney-jorunna-tomentosa-sea-slug-2.jpgJorunna tomentosa sea slugJorunna tomentosa sea slug2018-01-08T12:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/01/28/a-shell-collecting-bonanza-on-looe-beach/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1232718.jpgTime to go home.... A fishing boat returning to Looe harbour as the sun sets behind West Looe Hill.Time to go home.... A fishing boat returning to Looe harbour as the sun sets behind West Looe Hill.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-thick-lipped-dog-whelk.jpgThis thick-lipped dog whelk was still alive so I put it back in the sea for a second chance.This thick-lipped dog whelk was still alive so I put it back in the sea for a second chance.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-razor-shell.jpgRazor shells burrow in the muddy sand near Looe beach.Razor shells burrow in the muddy sand near Looe beach.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-turban-topshell.jpgA sea-worn turban top shell (recognisable by the crinkled, 'jelly-mould' shape to the upper face of the shell.A sea-worn turban top shell (recognisable by the crinkled, 'jelly-mould' shape to the upper face of the shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-scallop-and-carpet-shell-patterns.jpgShell colours and patterns - a carpet shell (above) and scallop (below)Shell colours and patterns - a carpet shell (above) and scallop (below)OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-auger-shell-turret.jpgAuger shell (Turritella communis) on Looe beachAuger shell (Turritella communis) on Looe beachhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-cowrie.jpgA tiny cowrie shell - Looe beach.A tiny cowrie shell - Looe beach.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-sea-potato-urchin-2.jpgSea potato (urchin) on Looe beachSea potato (urchin) on Looe beachhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-grey-topshell-worn-down-mother-of-pearl.jpgA Grey topshell worn down to the mother-of-pearl layerA Grey topshell worn down to the mother-of-pearl layerhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-january-2017-looe-beach-sea-grass-strand.jpgSea grass in the January sunlight at Looe beach.Sea grass in the January sunlight at Looe beach.2017-10-12T12:42:20+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/02/01/port-nadler-in-the-fog/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-port-nadler-in-the-mist-l-looking-out-to-sea.jpgCornish Rock Pools Junior deep in contemplationCornish Rock Pools Junior deep in contemplationhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-brittle-star-fragilis.jpgBrittle starBrittle starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-xantho-incisus-crab.jpgThis Xantho incisus crab doesn't look too pleased to meet us!This Xantho incisus crab doesn't look too pleased to meet us!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-dahlia-anemone.jpgA small dahlia anemone with some lovely shells stuck to its columnA small dahlia anemone with some lovely shells stuck to its columnhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-port-nadler-ls-cushion-star-2.jpgJunior spends some quality time with a cushion starJunior spends some quality time with a cushion starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-candelabrum-cocksii-3.jpgCandelabrum cocksii - one of the strangest Cornish rock pool inhabitantsCandelabrum cocksii - one of the strangest Cornish rock pool inhabitantshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-port-nadler-keyhole-limpet-diodora-graeca.jpgDiodora graeca - The keyhole limpetDiodora graeca - The keyhole limpethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-port-nadler-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly.jpgCalvadosia cruxmelitensis - possible a first record for Port NadlerCalvadosia cruxmelitensis - possible a first record for Port Nadlerhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-berthella-plumula-sea-slug.jpgBerthella plumula sea slug (Feathered Bertha)Berthella plumula sea slug (Feathered Bertha)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-january-2017-port-nadler-sponge-sycon-ciliatum.jpgSycon ciliatum spongesSycon ciliatum sponges2017-10-12T12:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/02/12/the-stalked-jellyfish-world-record-for-portwrinkle/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-eds-photo.jpgJunior and Senior doing our thingJunior and Senior doing our thing at Portwrinklehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-painted-top-shell-1.jpgPainted top shell at PortwrinklePainted top shell at Portwrinklehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-decorator-spider-crab-macropodia.jpgDecorator crab (Macropodia sp.)Decorator crab (Macropodia sp.)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-aplysia-punctata-sea-hare-baby.jpgDespite the cold, I sneak in a few photos of other species. This is a baby sea hare (Aplysia punctata).Despite the cold, I sneak in a few photos of other species. This is a baby sea hare (Aplysia punctata).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-haliclystus-octoradiatus-14-and-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-5.jpgTwo different species living together, Calvadosia cruxmelitensis (left) and Haliclystus octoradiatus (right) at PortwrinkleTwo different species living together, Calvadosia cruxmelitensis (left) and Haliclystus octoradiatus (right) at Portwrinklehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-calvadosia-campanulata-2.jpgJunior finds another species, the Calvadosia campanulata, which gets its name from its bell-like shapeJunior finds another species, the Calvadosia campanulata, which gets its name from its bell-like shape.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-3.jpgOne of Junior's many, many finds. A Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jelly. The white spots (which are stinging cells) trace the outline of the tentacle arms and form a 'Maltese cross'.One of Junior's many, many finds. A Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jelly. The white spots (which are stinging cells) trace the outline of the tentacle arms and form a 'Maltese cross'.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-haliclystus-octoradiatus-first-one.jpgThe first find is a Haliclystus octoradiatus - the 'blob' (primary tentacle) between each pair of tentacle arms helps identify this species.The first find is a Haliclystus octoradiatus - the 'blob' (primary tentacle) between each pair of tentacle arms helps identify this species.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-haliclystus-octoradiatus-17-and-baby-18.jpgAn adult Haliclystus ocroradiatus with a baby next to it. This species is a recognised feature of the Looe and Whitsand Marine Conservation Zone.An adult Haliclystus ocroradiatus with a baby next to it. This species is a recognised feature of the Looe and Whitsand Marine Conservation Zone. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11-feb-2017-portwrinkle-junior-looking-for-stalked-jellies.jpgCornish Rock Pools Junior searches for stalked jellyfish at PortwrinkleCornish Rock Pools Junior searches for stalked jellyfish at Portwrinkle2017-10-12T12:39:35+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/02/16/a-window-to-the-underwater-world/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12-feb-2017-porthmear-bob-the-lobster-21.jpgBob the lobster in his/her rock pool, CornwallBob the lobster in his/her rock pool, Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12-feb-2017-porthmear-goniodoris-nodosa-sea-slug.jpgThe Goniodoris nodosa sea slug shows its frills once in the waterThe Goniodoris nodosa sea slug shows its frills once in the waterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12-feb-2017-porthmear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-2.jpgAbundant Scarlet and gold cup corals line the overhanging rocksAbundant Scarlet and gold cup corals line the overhanging rockshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12-feb-2017-porthmear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-coral-2.jpgThe striking colours of the Scarlet and gold cup coral.The striking colours of the Scarlet and gold cup coral.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12-feb-2017-porthmear-baby-sea-hare-punctata-2.jpgA baby sea hare, Aplysia punctata, grazing on seaweed.A baby sea hare, Aplysia punctata, grazing on seaweed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12-feb-2017-porthmear-bob-the-lobster-2.jpgBob the lobster emerging from his cave in a Cornish rock pool to examine me and my wellies.Bob the lobster emerging from his cave in a Cornish rock pool to examine me and my wellies.2017-10-12T12:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/03/02/all-weather-rock-pooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-limacia-clavigeira-2.jpgLimacia clavigera sea slugLimacia clavigera sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-limacia-clavigeira-1.jpgLimacia clavigera - Orange-clubbed sea slug.Limacia clavigera - Orange-clubbed sea slug.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/197.jpgIt's not a proper day out if there's no water on the lens!It's not a proper day out if there's no water on the lens!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-small-spider-crab-decorator-sp.jpgA small species of 'decorator' spider crabA small species of 'decorator' spider crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-arctic-cowrie-2.jpgArctic cowrie, LooeArctic cowrie, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-limacia-clavigeira-3.jpgLimacia clavigeira, the orange-clubbed sea slug. In the water its vivid rhinophores and markings are stunning.Limacia clavigeira, the orange-clubbed sea slug. In the water its vivid rhinophores and markings are stunning.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-shore-urchin.jpgA green shore urchin half-hidden by the shells, seaweeds and pebbles among its spines, LooeA green shore urchin half-hidden by the shells, seaweeds and pebbles among its spines, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-xantho-incisus.jpgA handsome Xantho incisus crab, LooeA handsome Xantho incisus crab, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-stalked-jellyfish-out-of-the-water-cruxmelitensis.jpgOut of the water, stalked jellyfish just look like blobs. Calvadosia cruxmelitensis, LooeOut of the water, stalked jellyfish just look like blobs. Calvadosia cruxmelitensis, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-feb-2017-e-looe-gully-worm-pipefish-entwined-with-porcelain-crabs.jpgEntwined worm pipefish couple, Looe.Entwined worm pipefish couple, Looe.2017-10-12T12:38:18+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/04/01/cross-border-rockpooling-with-the-porcupine-marine-natural-history-society/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-cornish-clingfish-pic-1.jpgA Cornish clingfish over the border in Wembury, DevonA Cornish clingfish over the border in Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-black-brittle-star-ophiocomina-nigra.jpgA black brittle star (Ophiocomina nigra) at Wembury, DevonA black brittle star (Ophiocomina nigra) at Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-spiny-starfish-marthastralis-glacialis-1-leg.jpgClose-up of a spiny starfish arm, Wembury, DevonClose-up of a spiny starfish arm, Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-brittle-star-fragilis-or-other-to-id.jpgA lovely yellow Ophiothrix fragilis brittle star at Wembury, DevonA lovely yellow Ophiothrix fragilis brittle star at Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-raphitoma-purpurea.jpgRaphitoma purpurea shell at Wembury, DevonRaphitoma purpurea shell at Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-hermit-crab-anapagurus-hyndmanni-check-id-pic-3.jpgAnapagurus hyndmanni hermit crab at Wembury, DevonAnapagurus hyndmanni hermit crab at Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-hermit-crab-anapagurus-hyndmanni-check-id-pic-1.jpgHermit crab (Anapgurus hyndmanni) showing it's huge white claw.Hermit crab (Anapgurus hyndmanni) showing it's huge white claw.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-worm-pipefish-with-eggs-and-shell-hat.jpgMale pipefish with eggs wearing a limpet-shell hat at Wembury, DevonMale pipefish with eggs sporting a limpet-shell hat at Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-small-clingfish-sp-pic-1.jpgA small clingfish species (small headed or two-spot) at Wembury, DevonA small clingfish species (small headed or two-spot) at Wembury, Devonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-march-2017-wembury-porcupine-trip-small-clingfish-sp-pic-2.jpgThe books say to check the species by checking the teeth - not easy with a tiny clingfish like this one!The books say to check the species by checking the teeth - not easy with a tiny clingfish like this one!2017-10-12T12:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/05/06/discoveries-on-my-doorstep-rockpooling-with-the-experts-in-looe-day-1/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-spider-crab-to-id-1.jpgA small spider crab (Macropodia sp. I think...) - David found did an amazing job of identifying a few of these tiny crabs to species level.A small spider crab (Macropodia sp. I think...) - David found did an amazing job of identifying a few of these tiny crabs to species level.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-montagus-sea-snail.jpgMontagu's sea snail (a fish)Montagu's sea snail (a fish)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-anapagurus-hyndmanni.jpgAn Anapagurus hyndmanni hermit crab.An Anapagurus hyndmanni hermit crab.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-great-grey-sea-slug-2.jpgThe more common great grey sea slug (Aeolidia papillosa) looking like it has probably just guzzled a red anemone!The more common great grey sea slug (Aeolidia papillosa) looking like it has probably just guzzled a red anemone!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-aeolidella-alderi-sea-slug.jpgAeolidella alderi sea slug - this slug looks similar to the common grey (Aeolidia papillosa) at first sight but is more slender with a white 'ruff' of cerrata at its neck.Aeolidella alderi sea slug - this slug looks similar to the common grey (Aeolidia papillosa) at first sight but is more slender with a white 'ruff' of cerrata at its neck.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-galathea-strigosa-3.jpgGalathea strigosa - the Spiny squat lobsterGalathea strigosa - the Spiny squat lobsterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-jewel-anemones-2.jpgJewel anemone, Hannafore, LooeJewel anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis.jpgA Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfishA Calvadosia cruxmelitensis stalked jellyfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-boring-sponge-cilona-celata-2.jpgBoring sponge under a boulderBoring sponge under a boulderhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-march-hannafore-hairy-hermit-crab-pagurus-cuanensis-1.jpgPagurus cuanensis, the 'Hairy hermit'.Pagurus cuanensis, the 'Hairy hermit'.2017-10-12T12:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/05/07/discoveries-on-my-doorstep-day-two-hannafore-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-aplysia-punctata-sea-hare-looking-plump-2.jpgA very well-fed Aplysia puncata sea hareA very well-fed Aplysia puncata sea harehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-daisy-anemone.jpgDaisy anemone, Hannafore, LooeDaisy anemone, Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-blue-rayed-limpet.jpgBlue-rayed limpet, Hannafore, LooeBlue-rayed limpet, Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-toothed-crab-2.jpgA toothed crab (Pirimela denticulata), Hannafore, LooeA toothed crab (Pirimela denticulata), Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-isopod-poss-cymodice-truncata.jpgA beautifully 'fluffy' isopod - Cymodice truncata male I think.A beautifully 'fluffy' isopod - Cymodice truncata male I think.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-tortoiseshell-limpet.jpgA tortoiseshell limpetA tortoiseshell limpethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-double-conjoined-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-5.jpgMy first double-headed stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis), LooeMy first double-headed stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis), Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-double-conjoined-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-1.jpgStalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) conjoined twins.Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) conjoined twins.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-scyliorhinus-stellaris-hatchling-catshark-baby.jpgCatshark, Scyliorhinus stellaris, Hannafore, Looe.Catshark, Scyliorhinus stellaris, Hannafore, Looe.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-march-hannafore-scyliorhinus-stellaris-hatchling-catshark-baby-3.jpgThe baby catshark, Scyliorhinus stellaris, resting on the bottom of the pool.The baby catshark, Scyliorhinus stellaris, resting on the bottom of the pool.2017-10-12T12:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/05/21/a-predator-among-the-fish-eggs-calma-gobioophaga-sea-slug/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-calma-gobioophaga-sea-slug-on-goby-eggs-pic-1.jpgCalma gobioophaga on goby eggs (probably the eggs of a rock goby) near Looe, CornwallCalma gobioophaga on goby eggs (probably the eggs of a rock goby) near Looe, Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-calma-gobioophaga-sea-slug-on-goby-eggs-pic-4.jpgCalma gobioophaga - the cerrata (tentacles) on its back blend perfectly with the goby eggs. Only the pale circles on its back (gonads) stand out.Calma gobioophaga - the cerrata (tentacles) on its back blend perfectly with the goby eggs. Only the pale circles on its back (gonads) stand out.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-calma-gobioophaga-sea-slug-on-goby-eggs-pic-2.jpgCalma gobioophaga on its goby egg prey, its eyes showing through behind its long rhinophores.Calma gobioophaga on its goby egg prey, its eyes showing through behind its long rhinophores.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-goby-eggs-3-with-calma-glaucoides-in-background.jpgIt takes me a long time to decide that the Calma gobioophaga sea slug (in the background here) is 'a thing'It takes me a long time to decide that the Calma gobioophaga sea slug (in the background here) is 'a thing'https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-sagartia-elegans-var-nivea-pic-3.jpgSagartia elegans (var nivea) anemoneSagartia elegans (var nivea) anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-berthella-plumula-sea-slug-couple.jpgA pair of Berthella plumula sea slugs, Port Nadler near LooeA pair of Berthella plumula sea slugshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18-may-2017-port-nadler-calma-gobioophaga-sea-slug-on-goby-eggs-pic-3.jpgCalma gobioophaga sea slug feeding on goby eggs, CornwallCalma gobioophaga sea slug feeding on goby eggs, Cornwall2017-10-12T12:34:30+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/05/28/my-first-fox-club-expedition-to-porth-mear/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-light-bulb-sea-squirts.jpgLight bulb sea squirts at Porth MearLight bulb sea squirts at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-3-spot-cowrie-trivia-monacha.jpgTrivia monacha - Three spot cowrie at Porth MearTrivia monacha - Three spot cowrie at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-juvenile-scorpion-fish.jpgA juvenile scorpion fish.A juvenile scorpion fish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-goby-egg-eating-sea-slug-check-id-6.jpgA Calma gobioophaga sea slug feeding on goby eggs at Porth MearA Calma gobioophaga sea slug feeding on goby eggs. These fish eggs are a pointy lozenge shape.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-limacia-clavigera-slug.jpgLimacia clavigera - the yellow-clubbed sea slugLimacia clavigera - the yellow-clubbed sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p5270661.jpgThis Great grey sea slug (Aeolidia papillosa) has been eating an anemone and turned brownThis Great grey sea slug (Aeolidia papillosa) has been eating an anemone and turned brownhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p5270589.jpgSt Piran's hermit crab at Porth MearSt Piran's hermit crab at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-sea-hare-squirting-ink-punctata.jpgSea hare on the defensive squirting out purple ink to confuse predators.Sea hare on the defensive squirting out purple ink to confuse predators.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-sea-hare-eggs-spawn-punctata.jpgSea hares lay egg-strings that look like pink spaghetti.Sea hares lay egg-strings that look like pink spaghetti.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/27-may-2017-porth-mear-xantho-pilipes.jpgA Xantho pilipes crab. These crabs have hairy back legs and vary a lot in colour. They often curl up like pebbles when you pick them up.A Xantho pilipes crab. These crabs have hairy back legs and vary a lot in colour. They often curl up like pebbles when you pick them up.2017-10-12T12:32:12+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/07/13/wrasse-and-wrack/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/24-june-2017-hannafore-dahlia-anemone.jpgDahlia anemone, HannaforeDahlia anemone, Hannaforehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/24-june-2017-hannafore-rockpooling.jpgLow tide at Hannafore, West LooeLow tide at Hannafore, West Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/22-june-2017-east-looe-rocks-hairy-crab.jpgThis hairy crab was also out an about enjoying the showers.This hairy crab was also out an about enjoying the showers.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/24-june-2017-hannafore-corkwing-wrasse-3.jpgMale corkwing wrasse have beautiful markings - they look almost tropicalMale corkwing wrasse have beautiful markings - they look almost tropicalhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/24-june-2017-hannafore-corkwing-wrasse-7.jpgJunior getting to know our wrasse-friendJunior getting to know our wrasse-friend before we put it backhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/24-june-2017-hannafore-daisy-anemone-pink-2.jpgAn unusually pink daisy anemoneAn unusually pink daisy anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/24-june-2017-hannafore-rockpooling-3.jpgJunior and Other-Half exploring Hannafore in the rainJunior and Other-Half exploring Hannafore in the rainhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/22-june-2017-east-looe-rocks-st-pirans-crab-3.jpgSt Piran's hermit crab showing its distinctive red legs and chequerboard eyesSt Piran's hermit crab showing its distinctive red legs and chequerboard eyeshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/22-june-2017-east-looe-rocks-st-pirans-crab-2.jpgA St Piran's hermit crab starting to emerge from its shell.A St Piran's hermit crab starting to emerge from its shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/22-june-2017-east-looe-rocks-painted-top-shell.jpgPainted top shell, East LooePainted top shell, East Looe2017-10-12T12:31:35+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/08/10/the-one-that-got-away-cuttlefish-in-a-cornish-rock-pool/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-august-2017-oscarella-sp-currently-lobularis.jpgThis lobed sponge (Oscarella sp.) was a lovely yellow tinged with pink -This lobed sponge (Oscarella sp.) was a lovely yellow tinged with pink - https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-august-2017-squirt-aplidium-aka-sidnyum-turbinatum-pic-2.jpgI also thought this Aplidium turbinatum sea squirt was rather lovely - and it doesn't move, which is always a bonus.I also thought this Aplidium turbinatum sea squirt was rather lovely - and it doesn't move, which is always a bonus.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-august-2017-edible-crab.jpgHere's one that didn't get away - a large edible crab which impressed my friends far more than my pot of ink.Here's one that didn't get away - a large edible crab which impressed my friends far more than my pot of ink.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/may-pipefish-not-there.jpgNot the most accomplished photo of a Greater pipefish as long as my arm!Not the most accomplished photo of a Greater pipefish as long as my arm!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/concarneau-ifremer-aquarium-cuttlefish-camouflage.jpgCuttlefish, like this one in an aquarium, are masters of disguise.Cuttlefish, like this one in an aquarium, are masters of disguise.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/concarneau-ifremer-aquarium-cuttlefish.jpgThis photo of a cuttlefish was taken in aquariumThis photo of a cuttlefish was taken in aquariumhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-august-2017-cuttlefish-ink.jpgCuttlefish ink in my tubCuttlefish ink in my tub2022-08-04T11:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/08/17/for-the-love-of-sea-slugs/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-august-2017-hannafore-calma-glaucoides-with-spawn-pic-6.jpgCalma glaucoides - a sea slug that feeds on fish eggs - Looe, CornwallCalma glaucoides - a sea slug that feeds on fish eggs - Looe, Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12-august-2017-hannafore-favorinus-branchialis-pic-12.jpgA charming view of a Favorinus branchialis's bottom. You're welcome!A charming view of a Favorinus branchialis's bottom. You're welcome!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-august-2017-hannafore-rostranga-rubra-pic-2check-spelling.jpgHere's your bonus slug for reading to the end - a Rostanga rubra which eats red sponges and is perfectly camouflaged on them.Here's your bonus slug for reading to the end - a Rostanga rubra which eats red sponges and is perfectly camouflaged on them.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/13-august-2017-east-looe-gully-berthella-plumula-underside-showing-gill.jpgThis sea slug has a feathery gill on its underside - unlike most slugs which have their gills in a tuft on their back or in their cerata.This sea slug has a feathery gill on its underside - unlike most slugs which have their gills in a tuft on their back or in their cerata.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/13-august-2017-east-looe-gully-berthella-plumula.jpgBerthella plumula sea slugBerthella plumula sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12-august-2017-hannafore-favorinus-branchialis-pic-10.jpgFavorinus branchialis swimming upside down because it canFavorinus branchialis swimming upside down because it canhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12-august-2017-hannafore-favorinus-branchialis-pic-13.jpgThe darker of the two Favorinus branchialis sea slugs, showing the bulge in its rhinophores (the antennae on top of its head)The darker of the two Favorinus branchialis sea slugs, showing the bulge in its rhinophores (the antennae on top of its head)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12-august-2017-hannafore-favorinus-branchialis-pic-16.jpgA pale-coloured Favorinus branchialis sea slugA pale-coloured Favorinus branchialis sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12-august-2017-hannafore-favorinus-branchialis-egg-mass-next-to-other-nudi-egg-mass-pic-2.jpgNext to a big clump of Sea lemon eggs (left) is a much smaller spiral of eggsNext to a big clump of Sea lemon eggs (left) is a much smaller spiral of eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-august-2017-hannafore-elysia-viridis-sea-slug-pic-4.jpgElysia viridis showng the green colours and turquoise spots of the chromatophores it storesElysia viridis showng the green colours and turquoise spots of the chromatophores it stores2017-10-12T12:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/07/16/summer-holiday-rock-pooling-events-in-cornwall-the-full-list/2017-08-01T17:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/treyarnon-bay/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/25-june-2017-treyarnon-jellyfish-medley-blue-compass-moon.jpgA jellyfish medley at Treyarnon Bay! Left is a Blue jellyfish, top is a compass jellyfish and bottom-right is a moon jellyfish.A jellyfish medley at Treyarnon Bay! Left is a Blue jellyfish, top is a compass jellyfish and bottom-right is a moon jellyfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/25-june-treyarnon-montagus-blenny.jpgA Montagu's blennyA Montagu's blennyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3105.jpgPassing round a spiny starfish at a Wildlife Watch eventLearning about a spiny starfish at a Wildlife Watch eventhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3086.jpgRockpooling at TreyarnonRockpooling at Treyarnon2017-07-14T17:32:35+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/portwrinkle-hoodny-and-finnygook-beaches/2017-02-14T10:28:08+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2017/02/10/february-half-term-rock-pooling-in-cornwall/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/30-october-hannafore-common-starfish.jpgCommon starfishCommon starfish2017-02-10T14:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2017/01/04/50-years-of-from-the-torrey-canyon-a-fragile-recovery/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-st-pirans-hermit-crab-equal-clawed-6.jpgAs the last tide of 2016 rushed in, I had to say aurevoir to this little St Piran's hermit crab. Hopefully they'll be sticking around in 2017.As the last tide of 2016 rushed in, I had to say aurevoir to this little St Piran's hermit crab. Hopefully they'll be sticking around in 2017.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-xantho-pilipes-pebble-crab-peeking-out.jpgXantho pilipes crab pretending to be a pebble at Porth MearXantho pilipes crab pretending to be a pebble at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-brittle-star-fragilis.jpgA brittle star on the move at Porth Mear.A brittle star on the move at Porth Mear.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-rock-goby-showing-fin-colour.jpgA rock gobyA rock gobyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-scorpion-fish-2.jpgA Scorpion fish at Porth MearA Scorpion fish at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-st-pirans-hermit-crab-equal-clawed-8.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA St Piran's crab foraging in the pool at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-st-pirans-hermit-crab-equal-clawed-3.jpgA St Piran's hermit crab in the pool at Porth MearA St Piran's hermit crab in the pool at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-st-pirans-hermit-crab-equal-clawed-5.jpgThe long eye-stalks with black and white-spotted eyes are distinctive too - a St Piran's crab at Porth MearThe long eye-stalks with black and white-spotted eyes are distinctive too - a St Piran's crab at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-st-pirans-hermit-crab-equal-clawed-1.jpgWhen I see the red legs and equal-sized claws I know - a St Piran's hermit crab at Porth MearWhen I see the red legs and equal-sized claws I know - a St Piran's hermit crab at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-december-2016-porth-mear-family-rock-pooling.jpgNot a hermit crab... a feisty male edible crab at Porth Mear.Not a hermit crab... a feisty male edible crab at Porth Mear.2017-01-24T00:39:59+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/12/27/the-best-of-2016-in-cornwalls-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5-june-2016-port-nadler-clingfish-eggs-and-baby-2.jpgA clingfish baby among its nearly-hatched siblings.A clingfish baby among its nearly-hatched siblings.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-november-2016-plaidy-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-number-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/st-pirans-crab-in-concarneau-1.jpgSt Piran's Crab in ConcarneauSt Piran's Crab in ConcarneauOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hannafore-shore-search-sep-2016-worm-pipefish-with-eggs.jpgA male worm pipefish with eggs on his bellyA male worm pipefish with eggs on his bellyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/22-august-hannafore-l-with-bootlace-worm.jpgCornish Rock Pools Junior meets a bootlace wormCornish Rock Pools Junior meets a bootlace wormhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2-july-lundy-bay-juvenile-turbot.jpgA juvenile turbot at Lundy BayA juvenile turbot at Lundy Bayhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5-june-2016-port-nadler-clingfish-eggs-and-baby.jpgClingfish eggs - with one newly-hatched fish (centre)Clingfish eggs - with one newly-hatched fish (centre).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/7-may-east-looe-rocks-limacia-clavigera-sea-slug.jpgLimacia clavigera sea slugLimacia clavigera sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/9-april-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-coral-3.jpgScarlet and gold cup coralScarlet and gold cup coralhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10-march-hannafore-galathea-strigosa-squat-lobster-41.jpgGalathea strigosa - a squat lobsterGalathea strigosa - a squat lobster2017-01-04T10:01:46+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/12/12/sharing-the-love-of-rockpooling/2017-01-05T09:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/11/17/on-a-stalked-jellyfish-mission/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-botryllus-on-seaweed.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStar ascidian sea squirt (Botryllus schlosseri). Not rare - just lovely.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-baby-strawberry-anemone.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACornish rock pools junior found this beautiful little baby strawberry jellyfish under a rock (and carried it over the rocks to show me).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-halyclistus-octoradiatus-number-5-baby.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA tiny Haliclystus octoradiatus stalked jellyfish - you can see how small it is against my (unkempt) thumb nail!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-halyclistus-octoradiatus-number-2-closed.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe stalked jellyfish (Haliclystus octoradiatus) retracts when I touch it, showing its primary tentacles (the white blobs around its edge) between its tentacle arms.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-halyclistus-octoradiatus-number-1-found.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMy first find of the day - a Haliclystus octoradiaus stalked jellyfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-grey-heron-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGrey herons like fishing in this quiet bay - Plaidy beach, East Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-number-2-side-view.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAs you'd expect, stalked jellyfish have a stalk which attaches to seaweed so they don't float around like other jellies. They have eight arms with tentacles on the end.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-number-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA St John's stalked jellyfish - Calvadosia cruxmelitensis - in the Looe and Whitsand Marine Conservation Zonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-number-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACalvadosia cruxmelitensis, the St John's stalked jellyfish. The pattern of white nematocysts (stinging cells) along the edges of its arms are clearly visible.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16-november-2016-plaidy-hermit-crab-bernhardus-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) - or 'Bernard the Hermit' as Junior calls it, emerging from a topshell.2016-12-20T20:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/11/02/home-from-home-quiberon-in-brittany/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pa141919.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMaking ourselves at home with our host family - exploring a treasure trove of our host's diving finds and equipment.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/st-pirans-crab-in-concarneau-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASt Piran's crab in Concarneau, Francehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/28-october-hannafore-sardine-or-similar.jpg28-october-hannafore-sardine-or-similarHaving watched sardines being canned in Quiberon's fish factory, it was great to see this one swimming freely. Thanks to Laura Smith for this photo.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hannafore-28th-october-stalked-jelly-lucernariopsis-campanulata.jpghannafore-28th-october-stalked-jelly-lucernariopsis-campanulataA Lucernariopsis campanulata stalked jelly among the seaweed. They're easier to spot this time of year when the seaweed dies back - if the weather's calm enough.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/28-october-hannafore-elysia-viridis-sea-slug.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAn Elysia viridis - this sea slug is known for absorbing green chloroplasts from the algae it eats - but this one is a dull brown colour. This time of year the seaweeds are dying back.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/concarneau-ifremer-aquarium-cuttlefish.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACuttlefish eyes evolved separately from ours and the pupil shape is completely different.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/concarneau-ifremer-aquarium-cuttlefish-camouflage.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA cuttlefish shows off its camouflage skills in the IFREMER visitor centre, Concarneau, Brittany.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/st-pirans-crab-in-concarneau-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA St Piran's crab in a dog whelk shell. The common species in southern Brittany but a rarity in Cornwall. This one was taken in Concarneau,.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161013_115332_1cs.jpgimg_20161013_115332_1csSnapped by the paparazzi of 'Ouest France': Cornish Rock Pools visits the Fire and Rescue Centre in Quiberon.2016-12-20T19:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/08/11/summer-lazing-in-cornwalls-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4-august-hairy-crab-2-showing-claws.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe hairy crab has one claw bigger than the other, as this one is ably demonstrating.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4-august-botryllus-on-sea-lettuce.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA colony of star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri) on sea lettuce.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4-august-halyclistus-octoradiatus-plaidy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStalked jelly - Halyclistus octoradiatus - on sea lettuce at Plaidy beach, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/3-august-2016-craig-the-edible-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis large edible crab wasn't moving for anyone. The coin in the foreground gives an idea of the crab's size. I didn't dare put my fingers any closer.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/3-august-hairy-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIn water the Hairy crab shows just how it earns its name.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/15-august-hannafore-spiny-starfish-glacialis.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA spiny starfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4-august-greater-pipefish-plaidy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGreater pipefish - the closest Cornwall's rock pools have to a dragon!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/30-july-port-nadler-snorkel-compass-jellyfish-markings.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACompass jellyfish. Also known as sea nettles as they pack quite a little sting, these jellyfish have beautiful markings.2016-12-20T19:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/12/16/christmas-rockpooling-in-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-panorama-by-ed1.jpgStalked jellyfish surveying at HannaforeOur Stalked jellyfish survey at Hannafore Beach, West Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-blue-rayed-limpet.jpgBlue-rayed limpetLike a string of Christmas lights - the Blue-rayed limpethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-eds-daisy-anemone.jpgDaisy anemoneAnother Christmas sea-flower - the Daisy anemone. In full bloom at Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-scorpion-fish.jpgScorpion fishA scorpion fish hides among the seaweedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-spider-crab-macropodia-deflexa-sp.jpgMacropodia deflexaA Macropodia deflexa crab - covered in seaweed decorationshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-spider-crab-macropodia-deflexa-camouflaged-in-seaweed.jpgDecorator crabIf a piece of seaweed runs off, it's probably a spider crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-dahlia-anemone.jpgDahlia anemoneFestive colours in the Cornish rock pools - a Dahlia anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-dawn-finding-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-5.jpgFinding a stalked jellyfishLooe Marine Conservation Group volunteer, Dawn, finds her first Stalked jellyfish on our surveyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-calvadosia-campanulata-8.jpgCalvadosia campanulataCalvadosia campanulata stalked jellyfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-december-hannafore-calvadosia-cruxmelitensis-7.jpgCalvadosia cruxmelitensisCornish rockpool junior's first stalked jellyfish - Calvadosia cruxmelitensis2016-12-19T11:53:21+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/07/16/the-calm-before-the-school-holidays/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-broad-clawed-porcelain-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABroad-clawed porcelain crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-2016-hannafore-netted-dog-whelk.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANetted dog whelks are common on this silty shore and have an impressively long syphon.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAVelvet swimming crabs - or devil crabs as Cornish Rock Pools Junior calls them - are impressively aggressive.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-candy-striped-flatworm.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe candy stripe flatworm swims straight into my bucket.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-butterfish-face.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe butterfish has a downturned mouth with big lips, making it look like it's frowning.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-butterfish-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA beautifully patterned young butterfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-spiny-starfish-underside.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAChildren love holding starfish - when you turn them over it's easy to see how they move around on their tentacle feet.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-hermit-to-id-anapagurus-hyndmanni-poss.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnapgurus hyndmanni - this uncommon little hermit crab is often seen at Hannafore.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-2016-hannafore-walkway-in-fog.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe fog has descended at Hannafore - Looe Island is nowhere to be seen.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-july-hannafore-butterfish-and-friends.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAButterfish and friends - rockpooling in Looe2016-07-17T12:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/07/09/fun-and-fish-at-the-lundy-bay-bioblitz/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-celtic-sea-slugs.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABuilt like miniature tanks, the Celtic sea slugs cover the rocks in places.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-tompot-blenny.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA tompot blenny giving its typical toothy smile.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-juvenile-turbot.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA tiny young turbot swims into my hand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-slow-worm-on-beach.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis slow worm was found tangled in discarded fishing gear.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-sea-hare.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA small sea hare explores my tray.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-moon-jelly.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOne of many moon jellyfish washed up by the strong swell. This species is harmless.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-july-lundy-bay-bioblitz.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGetting started on the beach with at the Lundy Bay bioblitzhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7031321.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALundy Bay, North Cornwall.2016-07-10T10:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/06/30/kynance-cove-a-rock-pooling-challenge/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-barnacles-on-striped-serpentinite.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABarnacles on a beautiful piece of banded serpentinite.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-shanny-gives-a-smile-for-the-camera.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA'Say cheese!' A grinning shanny propped on its pectoral fins watches me from a rock pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-oystercatcher-on-rock.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA lone oystercatcher on a rock at Kynance Cove.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-centipede-on-serperntinite.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA centipede visiting the shorehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-barnacles-anemone-dog-whelk-eggs-limpets-clinging-on.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA beadlet anemone next to dog whelk eggs. Barnacles and limpets also cling on to this small overhang in the smooth serpentinite.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/small-periwinkle-prob-melarhaphe-neritoides.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis tiny periwinkle species lives on the upper shore in dark and damp places such as this cave.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-serpentinite-rocks.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt's easy to see the snake-skin texture that gives serpentine rock its name.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-serpentinite-cave.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACornish rock pools junior explores the serpentinite caveshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kynance-beach.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAKynance Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall. The serpentinite rocks create few pools.2016-06-30T17:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/06/08/hatchlings-in-the-rock-pools-at-port-nadler/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-resting.jpgPort NadlerDrying off in the sunshine after rock pooling at Port Nadler, near Looe.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-limacia-clavigera-sea-slug.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA Limacia clavigera sea slug on the move.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-greater-pipefish-juvenile.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA baby Greater pipefish with yolk sac still attached. The large eyes and long snout are reminiscent of its cousins, the seahorses.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-greater-pipefish-juvenile-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA recently-hatched Greater pipefish baby.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-clingfish.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAn adult Cornish clingfish showing the typical beaky nose, antenna by the eyes and blue patches on the head.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-clingfish-eggs-and-baby.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClingfish eggs hatching in a Cornish rock pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-june-2016-port-nadler-clingfish-eggs-and-baby-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA recently hatched Cornish clingfish among its egg-bound siblings2016-06-08T16:48:25+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/06/02/a-plaice-in-the-sun-and-a-starfish-asterina-phylactica/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-plaice-head-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPlaice, like all flatfish have evolved asymmetric features. The eye position on top of the head is perfect to enable good vision while lurking on the sea bed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-plaice-skin-and-spots.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClose up of the plaice's skin shows its scales and the characteristic spot of bright orange pigment.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-plaice-spots.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFlat fish can be tricky to identify, but the plaice is easily recognised by its orange spots.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-plaice.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAYoung plaice looking a bit cramped in my big bucket.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-asterina-phylactica-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAsterina phylactica, East Looe rockshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-beach-in-the-evening.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEast Looe rocks in the eveninghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/31-may-e-looe-asterina-phylactica-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAsterina phylactica starfish, Looe2016-06-02T20:29:58+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/05/08/looking-rock-pools-in-the-eyes/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-may-2016-hannafore-louiss-ragworm-to-id2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACornish rock pools junior found this lively ragworm that swam so vigorously it almost jumped out of the pot.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/7-may-east-looe-rocks-large-edible-crab.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA large edible crab in a crevice.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-may-2016-hannafore-dahlia-anemone-red.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAn especially red dahlia anemone buried in the sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-may-2016-hannafore-lilys-sea-slug-great-grey-aeolidia-papillosa-out-of-water.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOut of the water, sea slugs appear to be blobs of jelly. In the water they are transformed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-may-2016-hannafore-lilys-sea-slug-in-water-great-grey-aeolidia-papillosa.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis plump sheep slug (Aeolidia papillosa) was so fluffy and soft that one of Cornish Rock Pools junior's friends fell in love with it.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/7-may-east-looe-rocks-limacia-clavigera-sea-slug-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALimacia clavigera sea slug. This slug has striking orange-tipped clubs all around its body, with matching feathery gills on its back and ridged rhinophores (like antennae).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-may-2016-hannafore-aeolidella-alderi-sea-slug-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAn Aeolidiella alderi sea slug. This slug has a distinctive white ruff of short cerrata (tentacles) behind its head.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/7-may-east-looe-rocks-decorator-small-spider-crab-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA decorator spider crab (macropodia sp.) well-covered in seaweed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6-may-2016-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab-paddle-leg.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis shot of the velvet swimming crab's back leg shows why it's such a great swimmer. The flat paddle and side hairs propel it through the water at great speed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6-may-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab-eyes.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe unmistakeable red eyes of the velvet swimming crab.2016-05-09T16:37:36+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/05/05/top-5-fierceish-rockpool-creatures/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13-may-looe-river-rag-worm-on-the-move.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWorms like this ragworm are often buried in sand and mud burrows - if disturbed they can shoot out their jaws and give a nasty nip.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p8222827.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAJellyfish tentacles can be hard to see. It's best not to put your hands in a pool that has a jellyfish in it (e.g. to take underwater photos of tentacles like this one!)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plaidy-velvet-swimming-crab-hiding-in-sand.jpgPlaidy Velvet swimming crab hiding in sandA velvet swimming crab (devil crab) hiding in the sand.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/30-may-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab-close-up-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAs soon as you approach a velvet swimming crab will stand on its back legs, its claws raised, ready for action.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hannafore-sep-28-2015-canicula-egg-case.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2016-05-05T07:31:35+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/04/24/rare-hermit-crab-making-a-comeback/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-red-legged-hermit-crab-clibanarius-erythropus.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-red-legged-hermit-crab-clibanarius-erythropus-2-e1621939613807.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClibanarius erythropus - A red legged hermit crab making a comeback in the Cornish rock pools this year.2016-06-14T08:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/04/17/warm-in-waders-a-chilly-beach-adventure/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-jewel-anemones.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAn overhang studded with green and yellow jewel anemones.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-small-clingfish-species-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA small species of clingfsh - possibly small-headed clingfish - showing its lovely marbled colours.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-bootlace-worm.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnother children's favourite - the bootlace worm holds the record for the world's longest animal. I picked up a metre-long section of this one to show everyone.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-anemone-to-id-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis stunning little anemone, a Sargatia troglodytes had lots of pieces of shell stuck to its column.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-stalked-jelly-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOur stalked jelly - A Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensis. These are so small they're often overlooked.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-galathea-squamifera-squat-lobster.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA squat lobster (Galathea squamifera). These little crustaceans dart off backwards when you try to pick them up by flapping their tails.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-spiny-starfish.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA child holding the spiny starfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-hairy-crab-with-eggs-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFemale crabs have a wide u-shaped tail. This hairy crab is carrying eggs under her tail.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-april-2016-hannafore-mandys-shark-egg-catshark.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMandy's catshark egg case. Hannafore, Looe2016-04-21T10:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/04/07/a-rockpooling-warm-up/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-april-millendreath-plaidy-spiny-chiton-and-sea-spider-to-id.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt's easy to miss things that are right in front of you. I didn't notice the sea spider (bottom left) when taking a photo of the chiton (centre). More practice required!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-april-millendreath-ragworm.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASome animals hide in the stones themselves and in the sediment. This ragworm has made its burrow between the layers of the sedimentary rock.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march-second-trip-to-gully-lucernariopsis-campanulata-stalked-jelly.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis stalked jellyfish (Lucernariopsis campanulata) is surprisingly well camouflaged among the red and brown seaweeds. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march-second-trip-to-gully-pheasant-shell.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALook closely at seaweed to find out what's living on it, like this colourful pheasant shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march-second-trip-to-gully-pair-of-three-spot-cowries.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMost shore animals, like these three-spot cowries stay hidden in crevices, overhangs and under rocks. It's worth stopping and staring for a while.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-april-millendreath-spiny-chiton.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATiny things can look amazing close too. This is a spiny chiton (a type of mollusc).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-april-millendreath-plaidy-sea-lemon-in-crevice.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIf you find eggs, take a look around. The animal that laid them may well be close. This sea lemon was hiding a couple of metres from the eggs.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-april-millendreath-plaidy-sea-lemon-eggs-spawn.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGo slowly and look closely - this little ring of jelly contains thousands of eggs from a sea lemon (a type of slug).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-april-millendreath-plaidy-strawberry-anemone-closed.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStrawberry anemone in the Cornish rock pools2016-04-21T10:12:21+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/04/21/scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-a-treasure-quest/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-corals-4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMore scarlet and gold cup coralshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-coral-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAScarlet and gold cup coral at Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-coral-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAScarlet and gold cup corals growing all along the base of the overhang.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-beach-at-low-tide-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPorth Mear beach at low tide.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-april-porth-mear-scarlet-and-gold-cup-coral-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAScarlet and gold cup coral in a Cornish rock pool2016-05-03T09:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/04/08/rockpooling-at-hannafore-video/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8-aprile-2016-hannafore-variegated-scallop.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAVariegated scallop opening - Hannafore beach near Looe, Cornwall.2016-04-10T13:40:07+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/02/11/stormy-weather-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/st-ives-turnstones.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATurnstones are hardy little birds that find food among debris on the strand line. Look out for them as you walk on the beaches all year round.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/st-ives-beach-sand-walls.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/29-nov-mawgan-porth-mauve-stinger-jellies-in-pool.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/29-nov-mawgan-porth-mauve-stinger-jellies-stranded.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMauve stinger jellies strewn across the shore - don't touch, they have a fierce sting!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/velella-velella-in-pool-plaidy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-sea-grass-washed-up-by-storm.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASeagrass is the only marine flowering plant and grows as meadows in shallow waters. It is sometimes damaged by storms.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/st-ives-goose-barnacle-lepas-sp.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGoose barnacle (Lepas antifera). These large barnacles attach to floating debris and are often washed in during storms.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/st-ives-eggcases-large-and-small-to-check.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA'Mermaid's purses. Blonde ray eggcase (top) and Spotted ray eggcase (bottom) with a coin for scale.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fishing-waste.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/29-nov-mawgan-porth-velella-velella-by-the-wind-sailor-transparent.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWhen they die and dry out, By the Wind Sailors turn transparent and look like little pieces of cellophane, blowing around the shore.2016-03-26T11:11:07+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/02/13/rockpooling-heaven-and-a-downpour/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-rough-periwinkle-saxatilis.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARough periwinkle (Littorina saxatilis)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-xantho-incisus.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAXantho incises crab - this one hasn't shed its shell for a while and has spirorbis worms growing on it.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-broad-clawed-porcelain-crab-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABroad-clawed porcelain crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-lamellaria-perspicua-4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALamellaria perspicua - a type of sea snail with an internal shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-great-grey-sea-slug-aeolidia-papillosa-out-of-water.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIn water the cerrata on the 'sheep' slug's back puff up like wool. (Aeolidia papillosa)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-berthella-plumula-sea-slug-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA'Plumed Bertha' - A berthella plumula sea slug clings to a rock.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-spider-crab-decorator.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA small species of spider crab (Macropodia sp.) which has decorated itself in seaweed for camouflage.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-small-hermit-anapagarus-hyndmanni-check-id.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnapagurus hyndmanni hermit crab exploring the sausage-weed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-small-hermit-anapagarus-hyndmanni-check-id-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnapagurus hyndmanni - a small species of hermit crab - showing its distinctive large white claw.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-liparis-montagui-montagus-sea-snail-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA montagu's sea snail (fish), relaxing on a pebble. (Liparis montagui)2016-04-04T19:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/03/10/rockpooling-on-a-mega-tides/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-decorator-small-spider-crab-sp-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI found at least a dozen of these small spider crabs (Macropodia sp). In the water they look like walking seaweed as they're so decorated with the stuff.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-flat-fish-to-id-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADab (A flat fish) hiding on the underside of a rock.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-baby-great-spotted-cat-shark-bull-huss-5.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACatsharks sometimes get stranded in very low tides. If they're overheating or struggling to breathe, it's worth moving them to deeper water to wait for the tide to come in.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-baby-great-spotted-cat-shark-bull-huss-6.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAYoung greater spotted cat shark - showing its cat-like eyes and rough, sandpaper skin.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-jewel-anemones.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGreen jewel anemones on an overhang - they're even more impressive in the water, but I wasn't going to hang around here at high tide.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-galathea-strigosa-squat-lobster-4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGalathea strigosahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-galathea-strigosa-squat-lobster-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnother first for me - the colourful and unmistakeable Galathea strigosa squat lobster.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-lobster-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMy first lobster - at the back of a dark, wet overhang. Lobsters mature slowly and are vulnerable to overfishing so it's great to see one this size.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-pilocheras-fasciatus.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPhilocheras fasciatus - a species of prawn I'd not seen before.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10-march-hannafore-stalked-jelly-halyclistus-octoradiatus.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis stalked jelly (Haliclystus octoradiatus) clings on with its sucker foot or with its tentacles and the suckers between them (the little blobs between the arms). This one suckered onto my finger for a while.2016-03-26T11:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/02/20/when-play-is-a-political-issue/2016-03-26T11:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/02/25/a-week-of-nature-photos/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/30-july-port-nadler-velvet-swimming-crab-devil-necora.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/eden-30-april-lizard-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACommon lizard at the Eden Project2016-03-26T11:08:11+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/03/03/egg-hunting-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/trevignon-sea-hare-eggs-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon sea hare eggs Oct 2014The eggs of the sea hare (Aplysia punctata) look like pink spaghetti. Sea hares are a type of slug which eats seaweed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/porthmeor-22-march-sea-slug-eggs.jpgPorthmeor 22 March sea slug eggsA coil of sea slug spawn from the 'sheep slug' aka 'Great grey slug' (Aeolidia filomenae)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/holding-a-one-clawed-green-shore-crab-with-eggs-under-her-tail-2.jpgHolding a one-clawed green shore crab with eggs under her tail 2Cornish rock pools junior holding a one-clawed green shore crab with eggs (Hannafore, Looe)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-february-2016-east-looe-netted-dog-whelk-eggs-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANetted dog whelk eggs at Plaidy, nr Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mawgan-porth-dog-whelk-eggs.jpgMawgan porth dog whelk eggsDog whelk eggs at Mawgan Porthhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13-february-plaidy-green-shore-crab-with-eggs-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGreen shore crab with a clutch of yellow eggs2016-03-26T11:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/03/26/worms-slugs-and-jelly/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALucernariopsis octoradiatus stalked jellyfish in a Cornish rock poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-cowrie-dangling.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMore slime! Cowries are able to dangle from the rocks using their strong mucus trails. This one's in typical abseiling position.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-topknot-flat-fish-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI was right at the depth-limit for my wellies when I found this topknot flat fish scooting along the bottom of a pool. Junior loves their asymmetrical faces.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-tubulanus-annulatus-worm.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATubulanus annulatus. This strikingly coloured worm was a first for me and is more commonly seen offshore.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-sea-spider-sp-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA sea spider. These delicate little creatures are perfectly camouflaged among the seaweed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStalked jellies have stinging tentacles like their cousins, the jellyfish, but live attached to seaweed rather than floating in the ocean.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStalked jellyfish - a Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensis.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-polycera-quadrilineata-3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASea slug - Polycera quadrilineatahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-candy-stripe-flatworm-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA small candy stripe flatworm oozing along its way.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/11-march-2016-east-looe-bootlace-worm.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe thin, long body of a bootlace worm stretched between two rocks.2016-04-04T19:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wildlife/flat-periwinkles/2016-02-07T00:00:52+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/03/a-perfect-rockpool-ramble-in-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-rockpool-ramble.jpgLooe Marine Conservation Group rockpool ramble - Cornish Rock PoolsLooe Marine Conservation Group rockpool ramble - Cornish Rock Poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-cowrie.jpgAlways a favourite find - an Arctic cowrie (Trivia arctica)Always a favourite find - an Arctic cowrie (Trivia arctica)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-juvenile-wrasse-poss-ballan-2.jpgBaby wrasse about to be realeasedBaby wrasse about to be realeasedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-common-prawn-palaemon-serratus.jpgCommon prawn - Palaemon serratusCommon prawn - Palaemon serratushttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-sea-squirt-group.jpgA colourful group of sea squirts - star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri) top and the pink one (Aplidium punctatum)A colourful group of sea squirts - star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri) top and the pink one (Aplidium punctatum)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-echiuran-worm-thallasema-thallasemum.jpgEchiuran worms are odd looking creatures and aren't easy to find. Thalassema thalassemum showing its yellow proboscis.Echiuran worms are odd looking creatures and aren't easy to find. Thalassema thalassemum showing its yellow proboscis.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-edible-crab-in-crevice.jpgEdible crabs like to hide in crevices - listen out for their clicking sounds as they breatheEdible crabs like to hide in crevices - listen out for their clicking sounds as they breathehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-hairy-crab.jpgHairy crab showing off its tufty back hairHairy crab showing off its tufty back hairhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-louis-spade-bashing.jpgCornish Rock Pools junior is ready for actionCornish Rock Pools junior is ready for actionhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-july-hannafore-crab-show-and-tell.jpgLearning about crabs with a Looe Marine Conservation Group volunteerLearning about crabs with a Looe Marine Conservation Group volunteer2016-02-06T23:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/12/lazy-sunday-rockpooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-rocks-to-island.jpgNot all Cornish beaches are busy in August!Not all Cornish beaches are busy in August!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-shanny-2.jpgThe shanny Cornish rock pools junior and his dad foundThe shanny Cornish rock pools junior and his dad foundhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-asterina-phylactica-cushion-star-2.jpgA cushion star - Asterina phylactica - among the coral weedA cushion star - Asterina phylactica - among the coral weedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-polycera-quadrilineata-sea-slug.jpgUp close you can see its amazing headgear (rhinophores)Up close you can see its amazing headgear (rhinophores)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-polycera-quadrilineata-sea-slug-2.jpgThe sea slug (Polycera quadrilineata) crawls onto my handThe sea slug (Polycera quadrilineata) crawls onto my handhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-polycera-quadrilineata-sea-slug-4.jpgA tiny sea slug, Polycera quadrilineata, on the moveA tiny sea slug, Polycera quadrilineata, on the movehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-stalked-jelly-campanulata-3.jpgStalked jelly - Lucernariopsis campanulataStalked jelly - Lucernariopsis campanulatahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-halyclistus-octoradiatus-stalked-jelly-2.jpgStalked jelly Haliclystus ocroradiatus showing its primary tentacles (blobs between the arms)Stalked jelly Haliclystus ocroradiatus showing its primary tentacles (blobs between the arms)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-encrusted-seaweed-with-squirts-and-bryozoans.jpgGoing slowly and looking at the seaweed can reveal some beautiful encrustations of sea squirts and bryozoansGoing slowly and looking at the seaweed can reveal some beautiful encrustations of sea squirts and bryozoanshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-august-plaidy-fish-poss-young-shanny.jpgA fish hides in the Cornish rock poolsA fish hides in the Cornish rock pools2016-02-06T23:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/16/searching-for-starfish/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-hannafore-kaye-and-cushion-star-2.jpgHappiness is rock pooling - and we're already looking forward to doing it all again next year.Happiness is rock pooling - and we're already looking forward to doing it all again next year.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-light-bulb-sea-squirts-in-water.jpgLight bulb sea squirts. One of the jewels of the Cornish rock pools.Light bulb sea squirts. One of the jewels of the Cornish rock pools.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-bootlace-worm.jpgOther finds... a bootlace worm. These worms are many metres long when fully extended, but are usually found in a tangled ball like this.Other finds... a bootlace worm. These worms are many metres long when fully extended, but are usually found in a tangled ball like this.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-spiny-starfish-tentacles-underside-glacialis.jpgSpiny starfish glide on hundreds of tentacle feetSpiny starfish glide on hundreds of tentacle feethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-spiny-starfish-glacialis.jpgThe spiny starfish - always a popular find in the Cornish rock pools.The spiny starfish - always a popular find in the Cornish rock pools.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-steve-and-cushion-star.jpgFirst meeting with a cushion starFirst meeting with a cushion starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-shore-urchin-close-up.jpgThe purple-tipped spines of the shore urchinThe purple-tipped spines of the shore urchinhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-hairy-hermit-sp.jpgThis hermit crab was tiny - compare it to my thumb on the left!This hermit crab was tiny - compare it to my thumb on the left!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-flat-worm-on-botryllus-ascidian.jpgA flat worm on star ascidian (botryllus schlosseri)A flat worm on star ascidian (botryllus schlosseri)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/15-august-hannafore-squat-lobster-2.jpgA squat lobster - galathea squamiferaA squat lobster - galathea squamifera2016-02-06T23:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/09/30/autumn-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/30-may-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab-close-up-2.jpgA velvet swimming crab making it clear it doesn't want to be picked upA velvet swimming crab making it clear it doesn't want to be picked uphttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hannafore-sep-28-2015-canicula-egg-case.jpgThe lesser spotted catshark egg case is much smallerThe lesser spotted catshark egg case is much smallerhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hannafore-sep-28-2015-stellaris-cat-shark-egg-case-live.jpgThe developing greater spotted catshark can be seen at the bottom of the eggcaseThe developing greater spotted catshark can be seen at the bottom of the eggcasehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hannafore-sep-28-2015-worm-pipefish-with-eggs.jpgA male worm pipefish with eggsA male worm pipefish with eggs. Pipefish are related to seahorses, so it is the father that looks after the eggs until they hatch.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hannafore-sep-28-2015-daisy-anemone.jpgA daisy anemone in clear waterA daisy anemone in clear waterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hannafore-sep-28-2015.jpgCornish rock pools in early autumnCornish rock pools in early autumn2016-02-06T23:48:49+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/11/01/halloween-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-october-hannafore-beadlet-anemone.jpgBeadlet anemoneBeadlet anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-october-hannafore-young-dahlia-anemone.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA young dahlia anemone adding some autumn colour to a rock pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-october-hannafore-xantho-pilipes-crab-showing-hairy-legs.jpgA Xantho pilipes crab shows off her chunky claws and hairy legs.A Xantho pilipes crab shows off her chunky claws and hairy legs.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-october-hannafore-seven-armed-starfish-with-budding-arms.jpgThis seven-armed starfish is growing back two of its legsThis seven-armed starfish is growing back two of its legshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-october-hannafore-canicula-egg-case-spent.jpgEgg case of a lesser-spotted catshark (dogfish) - Scyliorhinius caniculaEgg case of a lesser-spotted catshark (dogfish) - Scyliorhinius caniculahttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-october-hannafore-seven-armed-starfish-tentacle-feet.jpgA seven armed starfish shows its tentacle feetA seven armed starfish shows its tentacle feet2016-02-06T23:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2016/02/06/colourful-and-endearing-video-meet-the-flat-periwinkle/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-flat-periwinkle-on-the-move.jpgFlat periwinkle in the Cornish rock poolsFlat periwinkle in the Cornish rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-yellow-flat-periwinkle-showing-tentacles.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-flat-periwinkle-black.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-flat-periwinkle-pale-yellow.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-flat-periwinkle-on-the-move-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/plaidy-flat-periwinkle-orange.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA flat periwinkle on the mid-shore seaweed2016-02-09T08:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wildlife/wildlifegallery/2015-10-03T14:01:05+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/31/a-variegated-scallop-takes-a-little-swim/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-august-hannafore-variegated-scallop.jpgA variegated scallop in a Cornish rock pool, Hannafore, CornwallA variegated scallop in a Cornish rock pool, Hannafore, Cornwall2015-08-31T19:06:35+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/16/meet-the-cornish-rock-pool-creatures-a-short-video/2015-08-16T16:20:18+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/08/01/giant-birthday-surprises-a-rare-sea-hare-and-a-greater-pipefish/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-snorkel-thong-weed-forest.jpgA snorkel-scape. Thong weed at Port Nadler near LooeA snorkel-scape. Thong weed at Port Nadler near Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-clingfish-eggs.jpgCornish clingfish eggs - little eyes and noses visible insideCornish clingfish eggs - little eyes and noses visible insidehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-velvet-swimming-crab-devil-necora.jpgUp close to a red-eyed velvet swimming crab (Necora puber)Up close to a red-eyed velvet swimming crab (Necora puber)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-snakelocks-with-hair-on-end.jpgThis snakelocks anemone looks like it's had a fright - the tentacles were being picked up by the currentThis snakelocks anemone looks like it's had a fright - the tentacles were being picked up by the currenthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-snorkel-compass-jellyfish-markings.jpgCompass jellyfish - showing its distinctive markingsCompass jellyfish - showing its distinctive markingshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-snorkel-greater-pipefish-3.jpgGreater pipefish - a cousin of the seahorseGreater pipefish - a cousin of the seahorsehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-snorkel-greater-pipefish-1.jpgThe greater pipefish looks out from the weedsThe greater pipefish looks out from the weedshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-sea-hare-showing-hippo-face.jpgAplysia depilans - looking more like a sea hippo than a sea hareAplysia depilans - looking more like a sea hippo than a sea harehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-holding-giant-sea-hare.jpgA juvenile Aplysia depilans - a rare sea hare in UK waters.A juvenile Aplysia depilans - a rare sea hare in UK waters.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-july-port-nadler-sea-hare-emerges1.jpgSurprise! It turns into a sea hare.Surprise! It turns into a sea hare.2015-08-05T08:27:44+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/07/19/rock-pooling-and-marine-events-in-cornwall-this-summer/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/plaidy-beachscape-2.jpgPlaidy near LooePlaidy near Looe2015-07-25T19:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/06/02/30-days-wild-cornish-rock-pool-juniors-first-day/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p6011162.jpgCornish Rock Pools Junior's first day of 30 Days WildCornish Rock Pools Junior's first day of 30 Days Wildhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p6011147.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2015-06-02T20:02:38+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/05/30/first-looe-rockpool-ramble-of-the-summer/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-phil-the-vicar.jpgLooe's vicar doing some quality rockpooling.Looe's vicar doing some quality rockpooling.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-jelly-to-id-3.jpgHolding the transparent jelly (aequorea/ crystal jelly?)Holding the transparent jelly (aequorea/ crystal jelly?) https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-jelly-to-id-1.jpgThis week's mystery jelly - perhaps an aequorea species - crystal jellyfish.This week's mystery jelly - probably an aequorea species - crystal jellyfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-stalked-jelly-cruxmelitensis-2.jpgLucernariopsis cruxmelitensis - the hand in this shot shows just how small these stalked jellies are. One of my favourite Cornish rock pool creatures.Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensis - the hand in this shot shows just how small these stalked jellies are. One of my favourite Cornish rock pool creatures.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-stalked-jelly-cruxmelitensis-4.jpgLucernariopsis cruxmelitensis - a stalked jellyfishLucernariopsis cruxmelitensis - a stalked jellyfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-rock-goby.jpgThis rock goby was easier to handle - the yellow top to its fin can clearly be seen here.This rock goby was easier to handle - the yellow top to its fin can clearly be seen here.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-velvet-swimming-crab-close-up-2.jpgVelvet swimming crabs quick to attack.Velvet swimming crabs are quick to attack.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-edible-crab.jpgEdible crabs can be large and powerful, but are usually placidEdible crabs can be large and powerful, but are usually placidhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p5301074.jpgSpider crabs come into the Cornish rock pools in early summerSpider crabs come into the Cornish rock pools in early summerhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/30-may-hannafore-berthella-plumula-sea-slug.jpgBerthella plumula - a sea slug with a small internal shellBerthella plumula - a sea slug with a small internal shell2015-07-13T08:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/05/22/baffling-jellies-a-little-shark-and-a-possible-giant-a-day-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-goby-to-id-5.jpgA large goby - possibly a giant goby - in a Cornish rock poolA large goby - possibly a giant goby - in a Cornish rock poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-prisk-rockling-three-bearded-vulgaris-2.jpgA good size three-bearded rocklingA good sized three-bearded rocklinghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-prisk-brittle-star.jpgBrittle starBrittle starhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-prisk-fish-eggs-1.jpgEver feel like you're being watched? Fish eggs in a rock pool.Ever feel like you're being watched? Fish eggs in a rock pool.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-prisk-fish-eggs-clingfish-3.jpgCornish clingfish eggsCornish clingfish eggs are a distinctive yellow colourhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-goby-to-id-8.jpgThe pelvic sucker fin of the gobyThe pelvic sucker fin of the gobyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-goby-to-id-3.jpgThe goby's face showing the super-thick lips.The goby's face showing the super-thick lips.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-goby-to-id-6.jpgIt's a whopper, but is it a giant? Goby found in a mid-shore poolIt's a whopper, but is it a giant? Goby found in a mid-shore poolhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-prisk-berthella-plumula-sea-slugs.jpgLove is in the air! Berthella plumula sea slugs under a rock.Love is in the air! Berthella plumula sea slugs under a rock. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17-may-prisk-scorpion-fish-juvenile-3.jpgA juvenile scorpion fish - the smallest I've ever seenA juvenile scorpion fish - the smallest I've ever seen2015-05-26T22:12:24+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/05/06/a-very-british-beach-picnic/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-broad-clawed-porcelain-crab.jpgPleased to meet you! A broad-clawed porcelain crab extends a claw.Pleased to meet you! A broad-clawed porcelain crab extends a claw.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-snakelocks-anemone.jpgA snakelocks anemone among the sea lettuce.A snakelocks anemone among the sea lettuce.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-fetching-bucket.jpgRed bucket is saved!Red bucket is saved!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-picnic-shelter.jpgCornish Rock Pools junior makes his picnic shelter.Cornish Rock Pools junior makes his picnic shelter.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-asterina-phylactica-4.jpgAsterina phylactica starfish - well worth the time spent searching.Asterina phylactica starfish - well worth the time spent searching.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-asterina-phylactica-2.jpgA slightly larger, more brightly coloured Asterina phylactica starfish.A slightly larger, more brightly coloured Asterina phylactica starfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p5040391.jpgThe first Asterina phylactica starfish I find is especially tiny.The first Asterina phylactica starfish I find is especially tiny.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-pheasant-shell-2.jpgA pheasant shell undeterred by the silty waterA pheasant shell undeterred by the silty waterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-netted-dog-whelk-eggs.jpgNetted dog whelk egg capsulesNetted dog whelk egg capsuleshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4-may-plaidy-green-shore-crab-2.jpgGreen shore crabs abound among the rocks.Green shore crabs abound among the rocks.2015-05-09T10:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/04/17/an-early-summer-in-the-cornish-seas/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc08329.jpgPink sea fan skeletonPink sea fan skeletonhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/barrel-jellyfish-stranded-looe1.jpgA barrel jellyfish stranded by the Looe river.A barrel jellyfish stranded by the Looe river.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/great-grey-sea-slug-laying-eggs.jpgA great grey sea slug laying eggsA great grey sea slug laying eggs.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/plaidy-sea-lemon-eggs.jpgA coil of sea lemon (sea slug) eggsA coil of sea lemon (sea slug) eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hannafore-feb-2015-fish-eggs.jpgFish eggs among the rocks - when you look closely you can see the little eyes staring back at you.Fish eggs among the rocks - when you look closely you can see the little eyes staring back at you.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/barrel-jellyfish-stranded-looe.jpgBarrel jellyfish stranded in LooeBarrel jellyfish2015-05-04T22:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/04/20/life-at-the-mine-pool-mawgan-porth/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-view-from-entrance-19-april-2015.jpgView of the beach from the mine workingsView of the beach from the mine workingshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-last-pic-flowers-19-april-2015.jpgSea campion at Mawgan Porth mineSea campion at Mawgan Porth minehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-poking-stream-with-stick-19-april-2015.jpgStoking the 'lava'Stoking the 'lava'https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-entrance-19-april-2015.jpgThe pool at the blocked mine entrance at Mawgan PorthThe pool at the blocked mine entrance at Mawgan Porthhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-thrift-in-bud-19-april-2015.jpgThrift in bud at Mawgan Porth mine entranceThrift in bud at Mawgan Porth mine entrancehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-19-april-2015-l-posing.jpgCornish Rock Pools junior approaching the mine entrance optimistically equipped with a fishing net.Cornish Rock Pools junior approaching the mine entrance optimistically equipped with a fishing net.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mawgan-porth-mine-flowers-19-april-2015.jpgScurvy grass by mine pool, Mawgan PorthScurvy grass by the mine pool, Mawgan Porth2015-05-04T22:38:56+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/05/04/testing-out-the-new-camera/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/castle-beach-26-april-2015-prawn.jpgA common prawn swims over to say 'hello' to my new camera.A common prawn swims over to say 'hello' to my new camera.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/castle-beach-26-april-2015-edible-crab-male.jpgMy new camera handles a classic crab shot on the first attempt. Edible crab at Castle Beach, Falmouth.My new camera handles a classic crab shot on the first attempt. Edible crab at Castle Beach, Falmouth.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/castle-beach-26-april-2015-flat-periwinkle.jpgFlat periwinkle in a Cornish rock pool - Castle BeachFlat periwinkle in a Cornish rock pool - Castle Beachhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/castle-beach-26-april-2015-gem-anemone.jpgThis gem anemone was easy to shoot with my new camera.Off to a good start. This gem anemone was easy to shoot with my new camera.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc07558.jpgMy old camera took a lot of persuading to focus on small things and often couldn't cope.My old camera took a lot of persuading to focus on small things and often couldn't cope.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/castle-beach-26-april-2015-goby-4.jpgFish in a Cornish rock poolFish in a Cornish rock pool2015-05-04T15:25:49+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/hannafore-beach-looe/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hannafore-rock-pooling-adventures-july-17-2014.jpgA typical rocky gully at Hannafore.Hannafore, Looehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/stalked-jellyfish-1.jpgHaliclystus octoradiatus - at Hannafore, Looe.Stalked jellyfish.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hannafore-beach-july-17-2014.jpgHannafore beach July 17 2014Hannafore Beach below Coastguard Huthttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hannafore-and-looe-island-17-july-2014.jpgHannafore and Looe Island 17 July 2014Hannafore Beach with Looe Island Nature Reserve in the background.2015-04-10T09:17:29+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2015/04/01/help-our-rockpool-wildlife-recording-your-finds-is-easier-than-ever/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/robs-rock-hannafore-8-sep-2014.jpg"Rob's rock" -Compiling a species list on a Cornwall Wildlife Trust Shoresearch survey"Rob's rock" -Compiling a species list on a Cornwall Wildlife Trust Shoresearch surveyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/snakelocks-anemones.jpgThe distribution of some species such as the snakelocks anemone may change due to warmer seas.The distribution of some species such as the snakelocks anemone may change due to warmer seas.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sea-grass-2-hannafore-8-sep-2014.jpgSea grass is an important habitat for many species including seahorses.Sea grass is an important habitat for many species including seahorses.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/plaidy-slipper-limpet-pair.jpgHelp monitor the spread of invasive species like the slipper limpetHelp monitor the spread of invasive species like the slipper limpethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16-feb-2013-cruxmelitensis-2.jpgRecording unusual species like this stalked jelly may help to monitor and protect them.Recording unusual species like this stalked jelly may help to monitor and protect them.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cushion-star-asterina-gibbosa.jpgYou might be the first to record a common species like this cushion star in your locationYou might be the first to record a common species like this cushion star in your locationhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/shore-survey-notepad.jpgShore survey notepadShore survey notepad2015-04-09T13:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/03/25/super-tide-in-the-cornish-rock-pools-porth-mear/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-arctic-cowrie-2.jpgArctic cowrieArctic cowriehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-star-ascidian-botryllus.jpgA blue star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri)A blue star ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc08117.jpgMum's rockMum's rockhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-sea-spider-to-id.jpgSea spider on the moveSea spider on the movehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-spider-crab-2.jpgDecorator spider crabDecorator spider crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-sea-slug-eggs.jpgA spiral of sea slug eggsA spiral of sea slug eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-cornish-clingfish-lepadogaster-4.jpgCornish cling fish close-up showing nose tentacles and blue spots on the head.Cornish clingfish close-up showing nose tentacles and blue spots on the head.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-cornish-clingfish-lepadogaster-3.jpgA Cornish clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogasterA Cornish clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogasterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-overhang-on-right.jpgThe wave-beaten environment that cup corals loveThe wave-beaten environment that cup corals lovehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/porthmeor-22-march-cup-coral-4.jpgThe vivid colours of Scarlet and gold star corals - the yellow colour of the tentacle ends just visibleThe vivid colours of Scarlet and gold star corals - the yellow colour of the tentacle ends just visible2015-04-09T13:08:42+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/04/08/staring-into-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly-4.jpgIf I looked away for a second, it was almost impossible to spot this stalked jellyfish again.If I looked away for a second, it was almost impossible to spot this stalked jellyfish again.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis-stalked-jelly-2.jpgA stalked jelly - Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensisA stalked jelly - Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-asterina-phylactica-3.jpgAsterina phylactica are easily recognised by the little circles of colour which often form a dark central star shapeAsterina phylactica are easily recognised by the little circles of colour which often form a dark central star shapehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-asterina-phylactica-1.jpgThe tiny Asterina phylactica starfishThe tiny Asterina phylactica starfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-snakelocks.jpgWatching tentacles moving in a pool packed with snakelocks anemonesWatching tentacles moving in a pool packed with snakelocks anemoneshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-xantho-crab-in-berry-eggs.jpgA female Xantho incisus crab carrying her eggsA female Xantho incisus crab carrying her eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-pools.jpgEnticing Cornish rock pools in the sunshineEnticing Cornish rock pools in the sunshinehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/8-april-plaidy-asterina-phylactica-2.jpgAsterina phylactica starfish at PlaidyAsterina phylactica starfish at Plaidy2015-04-08T18:07:02+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/03/25/super-tide-in-the-cornish-rock-pools-hannafore/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-sea-lemon-couple-2.jpgLove in a Cornish rock pool - a sea lemon coupleLove in a Cornish rock pool - a sea lemon couplehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc07901.jpgA line of people takes advantage of the low tide to walk to Looe IslandA line of people takes advantage of the low tide to walk to Looe Islandhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-stalked-jellyfish-lucernariopsis-cruxmelitensis-1.jpgStalked jellyfish - Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensis 1Stalked jellyfish - Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensishttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-squat-lobster-squamifera-underside.jpgThe underside of a squat lobster (Galathea squamifera) showing the curve of the tail. Squat lobsters swim away very fast by flicking this tail.The underside of a squat lobster (Galathea squamifera) showing the curve of the tail. Squat lobsters swim away very fast by flicking this tail.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-xantho-incisus-crab.jpgXantho hydrophilus crabXantho hydrophilus crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-devonshire-cup-coral-check.jpgA blurry shot of a Devonshire cup coralA blurry shot of a Devonshire cup coralhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-painted-top-shell-hanging-out-in-jewel-anemone-cave.jpgA painted topshell hangs out at the front of the jewel anemone overhangA painted topshell hangs out at the front of the jewel anemone rockhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-jewel-anemones-2.jpgGreen jewel anemones under an overhangGreen jewel anemones under an overhanghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-small-clingfish-sp.jpgSmall clingfish speciesSmall clingfish specieshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-21-march-tompot-blenny-check-3.jpgTompot blennyTompot blenny2015-03-30T19:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/03/18/an-outdoor-education-b-is-for/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-2015-louis-with-cat-shark-egg.jpgNo lions here - but there are shark eggs galore!No lions here - but there are shark eggs galore!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rockpool-ramble-3.jpgRockpool ramblehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/holding-a-one-clawed-green-shore-crab-with-eggs-under-her-tail-2.jpgHolding a one-clawed green shore crab with eggs under her tailHolding a one-clawed green shore crab with eggs under her tailhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/trevignon-l-with-spiny-star-3-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon L with spiny star 3 Oct 2014https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-beachscape-2.jpgThere's more than one kind of 'classroom'.There's more than one kind of 'classroom'.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2013_12_26_21_55.jpg2013_12_26_21_55https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/broad-clawed-porcelain-crab.jpgBroad clawed porcelain crabAn animal beginning with B: A broad-clawed porcelain crab.2015-03-30T19:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/03/20/practice-run-rockpooling-just-before-the-big-tides/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-keyhole-limpet-2.jpgA keyhole limpet at PlaidyA keyhole limpet at Plaidyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-velvet-swimming-crab-hiding-in-sand.jpgPlaidy Velvet swimming crab hiding in sandA velvet swimming crab hiding in the sandhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-sponge.jpgA colourful covering of spongeA colourful covering of spongehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-tompot-blenny-3.jpgTompot blenny - a fantastically photogenic fishTompot blenny - a fantastically photogenic fishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-louis-with-viewer.jpgTaking a closer look with a magnifying potTaking a closer look with a magnifying pothttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-baby-eel-or-sand-eel-2.jpgBaby sand eelBaby sand eelhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plaidy-tompot-blenny-2.jpgTompot blenny in a Cornish Rock PoolTompot blenny in a Cornish rock pool2015-03-30T19:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/02/14/half-term-events/2015-03-18T13:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/03/02/spring-in-the-cornish-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/xantho-incisus-in-berry-17-july-2014.jpgXantho incisus with eggsXantho incisus with eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-feb-2015-snot-worm-eggs.jpg'Snot worm' eggs'Snot worm' eggs. These are the eggs of a paddle worm.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-feb-2015-xantho-pilipes.jpgXantho crabIn spring the rockpools come to lifehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sea-hare-2.jpgA Sea Hare arrives on the shore.A sea hare arrives on the shore.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/great-grey-sea-slug-2.jpgSlug on the move.Slug on the move.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/great-grey-sea-slug-laying-eggs.jpgA great grey sea slug laying eggs. This one is red tinged and has probably recently eaten an anemone.A great grey sea slug laying eggs. This one is red tinged and has probably recently eaten an anemone.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/007.jpgA tompot blenny (male) guards his eggsA tompot blenny (male) guards his eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hannafore-feb-2015-fish-eggs.jpgFish eggs under a rock. Inside, lots of tiny eyes look back at me.Fish eggs under a rock. Inside, lots of tiny eyes look back at me.2015-03-18T13:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/02/23/chilly-but-fabulous-february-rockpools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-2015-feb-dahlia-anemone-open-2.jpgA beautiful dahlia anemone (Urticina felina).A beautiful dahlia anemone (Urticina felina).https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-candelabria-cocksi-extended.jpgCandelabrum cocksii extended - about 10cmCandelabrum cocksii extended - about 10cmhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-candelabria-cocksi-2.jpgCandelabrum cocksii - not extended (about 1.25 cm long)Candelabrum cocksii - not extended (about 1.25 cm long)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-sea-gherkin-2.jpgA sea gherkin (Pawsonia saxicola) on 'echinoderm rock'.A sea gherkin (Pawsonia saxicola) on 'echinoderm rock'.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-sea-gherkin.jpgHannafore Feb 2015 sea gherkinhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-shore-urchin-and-brittle-star.jpgA shore urchin and a brittle star on 'echinoderm rock'.A shore urchin and a brittle star on 'echinoderm rock'.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-seven-armed-starfish-tentacles.jpgThe underside of a seven-armed starfish showing the tentacle feet.The underside of a seven-armed starfish showing the tentacle feet.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-long-legged-spider-crab-decorator.jpgA 'decorator' crab - long legged spider crab.A 'decorator' crab - long legged spider crab - covered in seaweed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-biggest-squat-lobster-squamifera.jpgThe biggest squat lobster I've ever foundThe biggest squat lobster (Galathea squamifera) I've ever found.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-scorpion-fish-2.jpgA scorpion fish lurking in a poolA scorpion fish lurking in a pool2015-03-18T13:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/02/22/a-shark-in-the-rockpools-hannafore-cornwall/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-2015-baby-cat-shark.jpgA hatchling shark - recently emerged from a mermaid's purseA hatchling shark - recently emerged from a mermaid's pursehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-shark-nursehound-bull-huss-egg-case.jpgShark egg case (Scyliorhinus stellaris)Catshark egg case (Scyliorhinus stellaris). The live fish hatches after around 7-9 months in this case.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-cat-shark-adult-2.jpgShark in the shallows - rock pooling in CornwallShark in the shallows - rock pooling in Cornwallhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-cat-shark.jpgShark by my foot in a Cornish rock poolShark (bull huss) by my foot in the shallows.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hannafore-feb-2015-cat-shark-adult.jpgShark in the rock pools, Hannafore, CornwallA nursehound or bull huss by my foot in the shallows.2015-03-18T13:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/02/14/love-on-the-rocks-at-mawgan-porth/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mawgan-porth-dog-whelk-eggs.jpgDog whelk eggsDog whelk eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mawgan-porth-dog-whelk-on-mussel-2.jpgDog whelk attacking a musselDog whelk attacking a musselhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mawgan-porth-edible-crab-n-blenny-hiding.jpgAn edible crab hides with a blenny on its backAn edible crab hides with a blenny on its backhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mawgan-porth-dog-whelk-colour-varieties.jpgDog whelks come in many different coloursDog whelks come in many different colourshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc07463.jpgVolcano barnacles and spongesVolcano barnacles and spongeshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mawgan-porth-rock-pipit.jpgA rock pipit forages on the rock.A rock pipit forages on the rock.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc07475.jpgRock at Mawgan PorthRock at Mawgan Porth2015-02-22T00:14:34+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/02/08/the-zen-guide-to-rockpooling/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plaidy-view-to-looe-island.jpgThe view to Looe IslandThe view to Looe Islandhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/looe-sunset-1-5-feb.jpgAnd a perfect sunset when we got home - these are the natural colours!And a perfect sunset when we got home - these are the natural colours!https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc07444.jpgCeltic mine workingsCeltic mine workingshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sea-hare-bounding-plaidy-6-feb-2015.jpgA tiny baby sea hareA tiny baby sea harehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plaidy-painted-top-shell.jpgPainted topshellPainted topshellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/arctic-cowrie-plaidy-6-feb-2015.jpgArctic cowrieArctic cowriehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plaidy-burrowing-edible-crab.jpgAn edible crab burrowingAn edible crab burrowinghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/netted-dog-whelk-plaidy-6-feb-2015.jpgNetted dog whelkNetted dog whelkhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plaidy-february.jpgPlaidy in FebruaryPlaidy in February - bliss.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tracks-made-by-molluscs-plaidy-6-feb-2015.jpgMollusc tracks in the sandMollusc tracks in the sand2022-06-23T06:47:02+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2015/01/03/my-one-new-years-resolution-cut-the-plastic/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/seal-pup.jpgSeal pupLet's make the seas safer for seal pups like this one.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc04895.jpgShelter Made from Marine LitterShelter Made from Marine Litter2015-02-08T11:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/blog/2015-02-03T20:34:12+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2014/10/30/in-search-of-stalked-jellyfish-at-readymoney-cove/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/shanny-readymoney-21-october-2014.jpgA shanny hides in the weedA shanny hides in the weedhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/brittle-star-and-keel-worms-readymoney-october-2014.jpgBrittle star and keel worms at Readymoney CoveBrittle star and keel worms at Readymoney Covehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/common-starfish-readymoney-oct-2014.jpgCommon starfish in the rockpools at ReadymoneyCommon starfish in the rock pools at Readymoneyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/stalked-jelly-campanulata-blob-3-readymoney-oct-2014.jpgStalked jelly, Lucernariopisis campanulataStalked jelly, Lucernariopisis campanulata https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/readymoney-21-october-2014.jpgReadymoney Cove, Fowey at low tideRockpools at Readymoney Cove, Fowey at low tide2015-01-02T19:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/12/31/a-winter-walk/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cuttlefish-bone.jpgCuttlefish boneThe internal pen of a cuttlefish on the shorelinehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/grey-seal-1.jpgGrey sealA grey sealhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014_10_19_18_51.jpgLow light above the Cornish rock poolsLow light above the Cornish rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014_10_19_18_402.jpgThe breast bone of a herring gullAnother shoreline casualty - the breast bone of a herring gullhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014_10_19_18_506.jpgA dead gannet on the strand lineA dead gannet on the strand line2015-01-02T19:51:32+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/09/28/pirate-rock-pooling-adventure/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-louis-explorer-sep-2014.jpgCornish Rock Pools Pirate AdventureCornish Rock Pools Pirate Adventurehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc06664.jpgPirate cavePirate cavehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-blue-rayed-limpets-sep-2014.jpgBlue rayed limpets in Cornish Rock PoolBlue rayed limpetshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-strawberry-anemone-sep-2014.jpgStrawberry anemone in Cornish Rock PoolsStrawberry anemonehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-anemone-central-sep-2014.jpgCornish Rock Pool crammed full of snakelocks anemonesCornish Rock Pool crammed full of snakelocks anemoneshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-pacific-oyster-2.jpgPacific Oyster side view, Cornish Rock PoolsSide view of Pacific oyster.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-pacific-oyster-3.jpgPacific oyster. Cornish Rock PoolsPacific oyster on a rockhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-dog-whelk-3-sep-2014.jpgDog whelk and limpet in Cornish Rock PoolA dog whelk beside its prey - a limpethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-digging-for-treasure-sep-2014.jpgPort Nadler Digging for treasure Sep 2014Digging for treasure - Looe Island in the distancehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-nadler-canoe.jpgCanoe hauled upCornish Rock Pools' vessel - Red Canoe2015-01-02T19:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/10/15/cornish-rock-pools-on-tour-trevignon-brittany/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-dangling-arctic-cowrie-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon dangling arctic cowrie oct 2014A dangling Arctic cowrie.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc06701.jpgTrevignon harbour and slipwayTrévignon harbour and lifeboat slipwayhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-oct2014.jpgTrevignon HarbourTrévignon harbour, Brittanyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-hairy-hermit-crab-sp-2-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon hairy hermit crab sp 2 oct 2014Hairy hermit crab (Pagurus cuanensis)https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-sea-hare-eggs-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon sea hare eggs Oct 2014Sea hare (aplysia punctate) eggshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-whelk-with-cloak-anemone-protective-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon whelk with cloak anemone showing protective threadsThe anemone released protective stinging threads (acontia) when moved.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-whelk-with-parasitic-anemone-3-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon whelk with parasitic anemone 3 Oct 2014Parasitic anemone on a whelk shellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-yellow-cup-coral-sp-3-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon yellow cup coral sp 3 Oct 2014Cup coral - probably scarlet and gold.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-cup-coral-sp-5-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon cup coral sp 5 Oct 2014Devonshire cup coral.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevignon-oysters-pacific-on-right-poss-oct-2014.jpgTrevignon oysters pacific on right poss Oct 2014Oysters. Pacific oyster on right.2015-01-02T19:48:22+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/10/18/cornish-rock-pools-visits-brittany-honeycomb-worm-reef/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc06820.jpgRazor shellRazor shellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-honeycomb-worm-gulley-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne honeycomb worm gulley oct 2014This whole gulley was covered by a honeycomb worm reefhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-wentletrap-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne wentletrap oct 2014A wentletrap shellhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc06923.jpgSand pyramidEd and Louis's Sand pyramidhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-anemone-sp-2-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne anemone spAnemone (poss sargatia sp) on a pebble.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-strawberry-anemone-3-oct-2014.jpgStrawberry anemone, Cornish Rock PoolsStrawberry anemone underwaterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-honeycomb-worm-underwater-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne honeycomb worm underwater oct 2014An underwater shot of the honeycomb worm reef. The animals will come out at high tide to feed.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-honeycomb-worm-closeup-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne Honeycomb worm closeup oct 2014The honeycomb worm reefs are fragile - if you come across one, take great care not to disturb it.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-plage-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne plage oct 2014The beach is vast at low tidehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-anne-honeycomb-worm-3-oct-2014.jpgSt Anne Honeycomb worm 3 oct 2014Honeycomb worm reef at Ste Anne2015-11-24T15:37:08+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/for-kids/revolting-rock-pools/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/port-nadler-dog-whelk-sep-2014.jpgDog whelk next to its prey - a limpetDog whelk next to its prey - a limpethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shore-crab-at-mawgan-porth.jpgGreen Shore crabGreen Shore crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shanny-plaidy-2014-2.jpgA shanny - also known as a common blennyA shanny - also known as a common blenny2015-01-02T19:40:15+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/lansallos-and-surrounding-area/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/rock-goby-lantivet-july-2014.jpgRock goby at LantivetRock goby at Lantivethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plastic-starfish-lantivet-july-2014.jpgPlastic starfish at LantivetNot a new species of starfish - a bit of plastic bottle. Please take litter home.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/daisy-anemones-in-crevice-lantivet-july-2014.jpgDaisy anemones in crevice Lantivet July 2014Daisy anemones in crevice Lantivethttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014_10_19_18_462.jpgRemains of a spider crab at LansallosRemains of a spider crab at Lansalloshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014_10_19_18_383.jpgWalking to LansallosWalking to Lansallos2015-01-02T13:53:45+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/2014/09/24/rockpooling-with-mum/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/venus-shell-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgVenus shell in rock pool, Castle BeachMum holding a banded venus shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nini-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgMum rockpooling castle beach CornwallRockpooling with Mum, Castle Beach, Cornwall.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc06533.jpgRock pools at Castle BeachRock pools at Castle Beach.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/strawberry-anemone-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgStrawberry anemone castle beach 23 sep 2014Strawberry anemone in a rock pool at Castle Beachhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cushion-star-reaching-out-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgCushion star reaching out castle beach 23 sep 2014Cushion star on the move - reaching out with its tentacle feet.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dragonet-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgDragonet castle beach 23 sep 2014See me now? A dragonet at Castle Beach.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc06495.jpgDragonet in Cornish Rock PoolA dragonet hiding in the sandhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nini-with-topshell-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgPainted Topshell from a Cornish Rock PoolMum holding a painted topshell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/prawn-castle-beach-23-sep-2014.jpgPrawn castle beachCommon prawn2014-10-31T10:59:21+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/09/03/join-the-search-help-monitor-our-cornish-rock-pools/2014-09-15T00:00:09+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/07/14/thinking-of-going-rock-pooling-in-cornwall/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc05019.jpgSpiny starfish can be huge and are often found in rock pools.Spiny starfish 2014-09-14T23:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/07/22/summer-holiday-rock-pooling-events-in-cornwall-2014/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/asterina-phylactica-cushion-star1.jpgAsterina phylactica. These starfish are tiny.Asterina phylactica cushion star2014-09-14T23:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/07/30/the-best-day-of-my-life-rockpooling-with-cornwall-home-educators/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sea-squirt-collection-hannafore-17-july-2014.jpgSea squirts, Hannafore, LooeStar ascidian and light bulb sea squirts.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/xantho-incisus-in-berry-17-july-2014.jpgMontagu's crab with eggsThe crab keeps her eggs tucked under her tail until they hatch.2014-09-14T23:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/07/30/uk-rarity-the-crystal-jellyfish-turns-up-in-cornwall/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crystal-jellyfish-july-2014-photo-by-claire-lewis-2.jpgCrystal Jellyfish July 2014, photo by Claire LewisPhoto: Claire Lewis. Crystal Jellyfish on Looe Islandhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crystal-jellyfish-on-looe-island-photo-by-claire-lewis.jpgCrystal jellyfish on Looe Island, photo by Claire LewisCrystal Jellyfish, Photo by Claire Lewis. Looe Island.2022-08-28T21:27:37+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/08/02/the-selfish-shellfish-the-story-of-a-cornish-rock-pool/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05934.jpgPurple, grey and toothed top shells.Purple, grey and toothed top shellshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05899.jpgThe Selfish Shellfish by Grandma Paint PotThe Selfish Shellfish by Granma Paint Pot.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05914.jpgLimpet and topshell in a rock poolCommon limpet and toothed top shell.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/grandma-paint-pot-at-castle-beach-21-july-2014.jpgGrandma Paint Pot at Castle BeachGrandma Paint Pot at Castle Beach2014-09-14T23:52:31+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/08/20/where-have-all-the-common-starfish-gone/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/common-starfish1.jpghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/common-starfish.jpgCommon starfishCommon starfish2014-09-14T23:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/08/24/boiling-seas-and-shipwrecked-sailors/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/vellela-vellela-2.jpgVellela vellelaBy the wind sailor dried out on shore2014-09-14T23:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/08/26/random-rockpooling-and-a-sad-sight/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/worm-pipefish-group-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgWorm pipefish - relatives of the seahorsesWorm pipefish - relatives of the seahorseshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/shore-urchin-at-hannafore-2-24-august-2014.jpgShore urchinShore urchinhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/green-shore-crab-couple-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgGreen shore crab coupleGreen shore crab couplehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc06257.jpgBottoms-up. Family rockpoolingBottoms-up! Family rockpoolinghttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dirty-water-hannafore-2-24-august-2014.jpgBrown tideBrown tidehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dirty-water-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgDirty water HannaforeDirty waterhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sponge-and-ascidian-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgSponge and sea squirtsSponge and sea squirtshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/large-edible-crab-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgLarge Edible crabLarge edible crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/velvet-swimming-crab-2-hannafore-24-august-2014.jpgVelvet swimming crabVelvet swimming crab2014-09-14T23:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/2014/08/30/the-thrill-of-rock-pooling/2015-07-13T15:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/porth-mear-near-porthcothan/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cornish-cling-fish.jpgCornish Cling FishCornish Clingfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05985.jpgPeaceful Porth MearPeaceful Porth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05967.jpgPorth MearPorth Mear rock poolshttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cornish-clingfish.jpgCornish clingfishCornish clingfishhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/celtic-sea-slug-at-porth-mear.jpgCeltic sea slug at Porth MearCeltic sea slughttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05964.jpgPath to Porth MearThe path to Porth Mear from Pentire Farm, Park Head.https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc05965-001.jpgPorth MearPorth Mearhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/porcelain-crab-at-porth-mear-july-2014.jpgPorcelain crab at Porth MearBroad-clawed porcelain crab.2021-09-21T17:56:44+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.com/beaches/mawgan-porth/https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mermaids-purses.jpgMermaid's pursesMermaid's purses. https://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/shore-crab-at-mawgan-porth.jpgShore crab at Mawgan PorthGreen shore crabhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/inachus-plalangium-spider-crab-mawgan-porth.jpgInachus plalangium spider crab Mawgan PorthSpider crab - Inachus phalangium. Mawgan Porthhttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lower-cliffs-at-mawgan-porth.jpgMawgan PorthMawgan Porth at low tidehttps://cornishrockpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hermit-crab-shell-at-mawgan-porth.jpgHermit crab shell at Mawgan PorthDiogenes pugilator hermit crab moult2014-08-13T18:27:12+00:00weekly0.6https://cornishrockpools.comdaily1.02026-02-12T15:07:19+00:00