Rocks are the reason why Wembury’s marine
life is so rich.
As the tide retreats rocks and crevices provide animals with shelter from the sun and hiding places from predators.
Many marine animals (including crabs and blennies) can survive out of water beneath rocks and in damp crevices.
These hideaways are also ideal places for marine animals to lay their eggs. Look carefully and you may see eggs belonging to sea slugs or blennies. Many species of sea slug and fish stay close-by to guard their eggs. Don’t disturb them.
Always replace animals, rocks and seaweed as you
found them.
Every one of Wembury’s rocks and pebbles is protected under Special
Area of Conservation (SAC) guidelines – they must not be removed from
the beach
or rockpools. Taking rocks, pebbles and sand from any
beach will damage its wildlife.
