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Wildlife of The Solway Firth [96] – The Beadlet Anemone
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [96] The Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) by Mark Vollers, The Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport This has to be one of the hardiest of our native anemones, up to 5 cm in diameter and generally bright red, sometimes brown or green and with numerous tentacles. Many also have bright blue […]
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Wildlife of The Solway Firth [94] The Plumose Anemone
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [94] The Plumose Anemone Metridium Senile by Mark Vollers This anemone is quite rightly often described as being one of the most beautiful of all native anemones, found on rocky coasts around the UK and Ireland, Western Europe and North America from low tide mark down to at least 100 […]
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The Inn at Ravenglass: Exceptional dining by the sea!
THE INN AT RAVENGLASS Exceptional dining by the sea. by Danni Murphy Nestled in the heart of the beautiful coastal village of Ravenglass, The Inn at Ravenglass Bar and Restaurant offers a truly special place to dine, drink, and unwind. Set against a stunning seaside backdrop, this charming inn combines locally sourced produce, creative cookery, […]
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Wildlife of The Solway Firth: The Sea Toad
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [82] The Sea Toad – Hyas Araneus By Mark Vollers This spider crab, also known as the Greater Spider Crab, is found all around the British Isles but in greater numbers on North and Western coasts. It is found below the high tide mark in rock pools and under seaweed […]
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58. The King Scallop (Pecten Maximus) Wildlife of the Solway
This ‘seashell’ icon is widely recognised by the public as it has long been in use by the oil company Shell as it’s logo. The image is fact based on a King Scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, a shellfish species found in numerous localities in the Eastern Atlantic from Norway to Spain. They are filter […]
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56. The Red Mullet (Mullus Surmeletus) Wildlife of the Solway
The Red Mullet (Mullus surmeletus) is, for the Solway Firth, an unusual fish that can grow up to 40cm long and weigh 1.5 kg, as it is found mainly in The Mediterranean and warmer Southern UK waters. It has nevertheless been recorded around most of the British Isles. It is a member of the Goatfish […]
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