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-A group of foragers set off as the tide is heading out for a day amongst the abundance of this rocky coastline. Pic: [The Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info) +_A group of foragers set off as the tide is heading out for a day amongst the abundance of this rocky coastline. Pic: [The Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)_
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-It's possible to find a variety of crabs and lobsters in rocky coastlines around the UK. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_It's possible to find a variety of crabs and lobsters in rocky coastlines around the UK. _Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)__
  
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-Lobster pots can be a great way of catching those 'hard to reach' creatures such as lobsters and crabs. Make sure you securely tie it to rocks before throwing it in. Pic: [Raj](http://rajk.photo)  / [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)+_Lobster pots can be a great way of catching those 'hard to reach' creatures such as lobsters and crabs. Make sure you securely tie it to rocks before throwing it in. Pic: [Raj](http://rajk.photo)  / [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)_
  
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-This one's not for foraging of course - but one of the benefits of being out by the sea whilst you gather food is an opportunity to see some of our beautiful wildlife. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_This one's not for foraging of course - but one of the benefits of being out by the sea whilst you gather food is an opportunity to see some of our beautiful wildlife. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)_
  
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-Detailed introduction to foraging for limpers and periwinkles+_Detailed introduction to foraging for limpers and periwinkles_
  
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-The wide fronds of kelp tend to grow furthest out, best reached at very low tide and may require getting wet! Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_The wide fronds of kelp tend to grow furthest out, best reached at very low tide and may require getting wet! Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)_
  
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-Marsh samphire growing in an estuary - not always easy to access but well worth the effort. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_Marsh samphire growing in an estuary - not always easy to access but well worth the effort. _Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)__
  
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-A sweet introduction to the joys of seaweed harvesting.+_A sweet introduction to the joys of seaweed harvesting._
  
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-Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)_
  
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-Kelp attached to rocks. It's important to cut seaweed rather than pull it up, so it can regrow from the 'holdfast'. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_Kelp attached to rocks. It's important to cut seaweed rather than pull it up, so it can regrow from the 'holdfast'. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)_
  
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-Pic:  [Raj](http://rajk.photo)  / [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)+_Pic:  [Raj](http://rajk.photo)  / [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)_
  
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-An area rich in mussels can provide a wonderful wild dinner with little foraging effort. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)+_An area rich in mussels can provide a wonderful wild dinner with little foraging effort. Pic: [Coastal Foraging](https://coastalforaging.co.uk)_
  
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-Spider crabs are one of the biggest crabs on our seashores; any you collect must be above 13cm as a 'minimum landing size'. Pic: [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)+_Spider crabs are one of the biggest crabs on our seashores; any you collect must be above 13cm as a 'minimum landing size'. Pic: [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)_
  
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-Removing a crab from a lobster pot. These collapsable pots are easy to carry around, but don't last much more than one season. Pic: [Raj](http://rajk.photo)  / [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)+_Removing a crab from a lobster pot. These collapsable pots are easy to carry around, but don't last much more than one season. Pic: [Raj](http://rajk.photo)  / [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)_
  
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-Mixing the white leg meat with the brown body meat of a spider crab - a tasty meal. Thin tools are useful to get all the meat out the legs. Pic: [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)+_Mixing the white leg meat with the brown body meat of a spider crab - a tasty meal. Thin tools are useful to get all the meat out the legs. Pic: [Old Way](http://www.theoldway.info)_
  
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-Some coastal foraging inspiration for the adventurous!+_Some coastal foraging inspiration for the adventurous!_
  
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-## Specialists+## Specialist curators of this topic
  
  
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