Species spotlight
Find out more about some of the rocky shore wildlife you will encounter while taking part in Shore NI
Dahlia anemone
Limpets
Starfish and brittle stars
Sea anemones
Topshells
Sea urchins
Shorefish
Periwinkles
Seaweed
Barnacles
Lichens
Whelks
Invasive species
Sea squirts
Tube worms
Priority Species
Climate Indicators
Hydroids
Bryozoans
Sea Slugs
Corals
Eggs
Habitat Highlights
Rocky Shores
Crevices
Kelp Forests
Rockpools
Amongst Seaweeds
Surge Gullies
The Splash Zone
Under Boulders
Interesting reads
Here are some recent studies which we think will be of interest. Links to the full articles are below
Deep-sea sharks that glow in the dark
Read more
Cephalopod passes human cognitive test
Read more
Even More Rocky Shore Resources!
Upcoming Events
These events are for ShoreNI volunteers.
ShoreNI volunteers have attended an online training session to learn how to survey rocky shore wildlife. Beginner trainings can be found on the general Ulster Wildlife events page.
Surveys are weather dependent and will be confirmed via email closer to the survey date.