Encounters on the coastline

The roach might not be a tasty catch, but this sound and sociable shoal fish is so adaptable it can thrive in all manner of less than desirable waterways

WATERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

THE STRANDLINE OF BRIGHTON beach is a heady mix of fascinating sea creatures, washed-up fishing gear and the remnants of parties and beach barbecues. I crunch my way over the pebbles at morning low ti

Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK COMPILED BY LISA HARRIS

A giant fish lay in my landing net. It ticked all the boxes. But still I had my doubts… was it the real deal?