Marine Worms

Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by…

The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.