Nephrops Lobster

The Nephrops Lobster is also known as the Norwegian Lobster or the Dublin Bay Prawn. Despite its name, it is not found in Dublin Bay. Nephrops Lobsters are found however in the Irish Sea and off the west coast of Ireland. They can grow up to 8cm in length.

©Michael Viney

Jewel Anemones

Taken by Ian Lawler, Dublin University Sub-Aqua Club

Common starfish

Photograph of a common starfish

Taken by Kieran Boyce, Dublin University Sub-Aqua Club

Beach at Wicklow Head

This headland marks the most easterly point of County Wicklow.The seabed offshore, which is swept by strong tidal currents, has an unusual series of reefs formed by honeycomb worms. (Richard Nairn)

copyright R. Nairn

Velvet Crab

The Velvet Crab is usually found in shallow waters of rocky shores or in rock pools.

Taken by Kieran Boyce, Dublin University Sub-Aqua Club

Starfish in a rock pool

Photograph of a starfish in a rock pool on Clogherhead Beach

Jellyfish illustration

Jellyfish

Barnacles

The rocks at this rockpool are covered in barnacles