Belle Greve Bay on Guernsey's east coast

Marine life found in Belle Greve Bay on Guernsey's east coast. Guernsey is the second largest island in the Channel Islands located between England and France. The gallery begins with general views of the bay followed by major groups of animals including sponges, cnidarians, worms, crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms, ascidians, fishes and ending with some algae.

During low water on the shore of Belle Greve Bay the butterfish, Pholis gunnellus, seeks shelter under boulders and cobbles. During the reproduction season pairs of butterfish are found together. Both parents protect and wrap their bodies around the ball of fertilised eggs that they produce. This individual was disturbed when I turned a boulder over and I photographed it as it swam away. Photographed on 28 April 2006<br />
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During low water on the shore of Belle Greve Bay the butterfish, Pholis gunnellus, seeks shelter under boulders and cobbles. During the reproduction season pairs of butterfish are found together. Both parents protect and wrap their bodies around the ball of fertilised eggs that they produce. This individual was disturbed when I turned a boulder over and I photographed it as it swam away. Photographed on 28 April 2006

File No. 280406 0043
©RLLord
sealordphoto@gmail.com

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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.

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Biodiversity with an emphasis on marine life

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The Guernsey community

Belle Greve Bay on Guernsey's east coast