Razor shell
Latin name: Ensis spp.
Global Distribution: Northern Europe.
UK Distribution: Common on all British coasts.
Size: 12cm-20cm, depending on species
Diet: Suspension feeder
Habitat: Coarse sandy areas
Sources: Common razor …
Arran’s Sea Life
Wireweed
Latin name: Sargassum muticum
Global Distribution: Originally from Japan – now worldwide distribution
UK Distribution: Along the south coast to the Isles of Scilly and along the north Cornish coast …
Gravel Sea Cucumber
Latin name: Neopentadactyla mixta
Global Distribution: South, west and north coasts of the British Isles, the Faeroe Islands, the west coast of Norway (Molde) and the Atlantic coasts of France…
Winter and our wonderful seas
During December, we reflected on how our seas react to winter and celebrate a year of fascinating features!
Marvellous Mud
During November, we focused on the marvellous underwater habitat of mud - highlighting how it can help combat climate change and biodiversity loss.
Killer whale
Latin name: Orcinus orca
Global Distribution: Globally one of the most widespread cetaceans.
UK Distribution: Shetland, Orkney and west coast Scotland.
Size: Up to 9.8m long and 10 tonnes in …
