New marine species spotted at Kimmeridge
Dorset Wildlife Trust marine wardens have reported sightings of two species that are indicators of climate change at Kimmeridge in the last few weeks: the anemone shrimp and furrowed crab.
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Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Bloody henry starfish
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
Species of the Month
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Species Survival Fund: The importance of species abundance
Species Survival Fund Project Manager, Seb Elwood, discusses species loss in the UK, and how the Species Survival Fund will be working towards increasing species abundance across Dorset.
Kimmeridge's Snakelocks Anemone Bed
In the shallow waters of Kimmeridge Bay, not far from the seashore, lies an extraordinary wildlife habitat that few people ever see. It is made of short coral weed dotted with clusters of…
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Rockpool Ramble at Kimmeridge
Join us for a guided rockpool ramble in Kimmeridge Bay to discover wildlife on the seashore.
New Walking Trail Linking Kimmeridge Village and Bay
Improvements are now completed enhancing pedestrian access links between the refurbished Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay and the Etches Collection Fossil Museum in the village…
Coastal Plants - how they survive at Kimmeridge
Wild Seas Centre Officer, Julie Hatcher tells us about the hardy wildflowers of Kimmeridge - and why they survive in a harsh environment.