Glass Coaster : Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) Mermaids Purse eggcase, washed up on beach, Sheringham, Norfolk

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Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) Mermaids Purse eggcase, washed up on beach, Sheringham, Norfolk

Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) Mermaids Purse eggcase, washed up on beach, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, April

FLPA images of Wildlife and nature

Media ID 9669875

© FLPA/Robin Chittenden

Beach Beaches Case Cases Eggs Empty Fish Fishes Hatched Sea Fish Sea Fishes Sealife Seashore Seashores Shark Sharks Sheringham Shore Shores Small Spotted Strandline Strandlines Tideline Tidelines Catshark Catsharks Dogfish Dogfishes Eggcase Eggcases Mermaids Purse Mermaids Purses

Glass Coaster

Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.

Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5.1cm (3" x 2")

Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo, nature reveals one of its hidden treasures on the shores of Sheringham, Norfolk. The print captures a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious world of the Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) as it leaves behind its mermaid-like eggcase, known as a "Mermaids Purse". Washed up delicately on the sandy beach, this empty case tells an enchanting story of new life and survival in the vast Atlantic waters. As spring blooms along England's coast, these tiny spotted eggs hatch to unleash a wave of adorable baby dogfish into their marine habitat. The image showcases not only the beauty but also the resilience of our coastal wildlife. These small yet mighty creatures navigate through temperate European waters and play an essential role in maintaining balance within our aquatic ecosystems. As you stroll along Norfolk's picturesque coastline, keep your eyes peeled for more intriguing finds like these mermaid purses. Each discovery offers a window into the diverse array of marine life that calls these shores home. So next time you embark on a seaside adventure, take a moment to appreciate nature's wonders at your feet – who knows what other secrets lie waiting to be discovered?

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