Rock pooler discovers a stunning Rainbow Sea Slug in south Cornwall
Vicky Barlow, a volunteer with The Rock Pool Project, spotted the Rainbow Sea Slug in Falmouth, under a heavy rock that was covered in seaweed.
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Vicky Barlow, a volunteer with The Rock Pool Project, spotted the Rainbow Sea Slug in Falmouth, under a heavy rock that was covered in seaweed.
These sea slugs are known for their bright colours and unusual shapes and are usually found in warm sea waters off the west coast of Spain, Portugal and France.
The "technicolour" sea creature is usually found in the warmer waters of Spain and Portugal, but sea temperatures around the U.K. have been on the rise.
A rainbow sea slug has been discovered in Falmouth, which is thought to be the first sighting of the rare species by a rock pooler in the UK.
Another one was spotted by a woman snorkelling in West Cornwall