Which British coastal creature deserves more love and attention?

The UK is home to nearly half the world's grey seal population, yet they barely get the fanfare they deserve. Spotting one hauled out on a beach, blissfully unbothered, is honestly one of Britain's great wildlife moments.

With their comedy beak and tuxedo colouring, puffins look like they're permanently dressed for a night out they didn't quite plan for. Their colonies on clifftops like Bempton and Skomer are genuinely magical to visit.

Every child has poked one in a rock pool and then felt a bit guilty about it. Starfish are extraordinary creatures with the ability to regenerate limbs, which is frankly more impressive than anything on most CVs.

Spotted as a fleeting dark fin off the coast of Cornwall or Scotland, the harbour porpoise is Britain's smallest cetacean and one of its most elusive. When you do catch a glimpse, it feels like a genuine privilege.

The shore crab is the scrappy underdog of British coastal life, always ready for a standoff with a curious finger. They're actually fascinating scavengers that help keep coastal ecosystems clean and balanced.