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Seaweed raft of principally Himanthalia elongata beyond the surf zone of Petit Port bay

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Seaweed raft of principally Himanthalia elongata beyond the surf zone of Petit Port bay

Petit Port is an unusual shore for Guernsey in that principally two brown seaweeds, thongweed, Himanthalia elongata, and bladder wrack, Fucus vesiculosus, wash up on its shore. These brown algae trap marine litter, which is subsequently brought onto the shore.

Other stretches of the Guernsey coast, such as Petit Bot and Portinfer receive mostly brown kelps, Laminaria sp, which don't trap as much litter.

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Sealord photography's biodiversity images began with a focus on international commercial seafood species and the marine life of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Great Britain.

Sealord photography has a growing collection of digital images covering climate change, the environment and sustainability issues.

Sealord photography also covers the Guernsey community and particularly the fund raising activities of Guernsey charities as part of the island's social sustainability.

The fish, shellfish and marine life images would not be possible if it were not for the generosity of commercial and recreational fishermen in Guernsey, and seafood suppliers at various trade shows in the USA, and wholesalers at Fulton Fish Market in New York City.

Many marine biologists have helped identify or confirm the identity of marine species photographed. These people have been mentioned when possible.

Please email: sealord@me.com or sustainableguernsey@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments about Sealord photography. Thank you. Richard Lord

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Sealord photography focuses on three themes:

Biodiversity with an emphasis on marine life

Sustainability relating to construction & urban development; energy; food; transport; and waste.

The Guernsey community

Guernsey daytime views