Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre visitor centre
Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.
Join our volunteer Marine Champions as they lead our monthly survey days; learn about marine wildlife on the Cumbrian coast, gather data to help protect it, and gain experience in wildlife and…
Volunteering at Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is a fantastic way for you to contribute to marine conservation, gain new skills, meet people with similar interests and experience our amazing…
The most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles, it's easy to see where the thornback ray got its name from - just check out the spines on its back!
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Explore and record our coastal and marine wildlife. All welcome!
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.