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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 crustacea
More images of crustacea can be viewed in the Belle Greve Bay, Guernsey gallery at http://sealord.smugmug.com/gallery/3514797#139888289
An amphipod most likely in the genus Maera from La Valette on Guernsey's east coast
This pink amphipod is common under boulders and cobbles in the middle of the shore on Guernsey's east coast. It lives in a distinct band on the shore not being found high up the shore or on the lower portions of the shore.
Dr. Win Vader who is a world authority on amphipods wrote that the species was in the family Melitidae and most likely in the genus Maera. This individual was found under a rock at La Valette on Guernsey's east coast.
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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