
UK Seas
Discover the wonderful sea creatures that inhabit the UK seas and shores
UK seas is a guide to the fauna and flora found around UK coasts. While the majority of species are marine, some species are included that are regularly encountered on land by the coast, so you’ll find descriptions of non-marine species such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants as well.

Harbour porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
Type
Cetaceans, Marine mammals, Porpoise
Description
Small but relatively common, regularly seen around the UK, often close inshore. Dark grey, almost black upper body, and pale below. It has a blunt head shape.
Numbers are declining, despite being protected in our seas.
Location
Much of West Wales, but all around the UK too - look off headlands and island clifftops especially.
Habitat
Open ocean