A new indoor exhibit which opened in March 2008, Local Coasts is an indoor area which gives you an insight into the wildlife and habitats found along the coast. Coastlines are ever changing and at the mercy of the sea. The fascinating array of plant and animals found on our shores is as good as anywhere in the world. There are many and varied coastal habitats in the South West. From kelp forests to colourful reefs; tranquil estuaries to wave-pounded rocky shores.