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.

Five bearded rockling, Ciliata mustela, in a Belle Greve Bay rock pool on the 5th February 2007

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Five bearded rockling, Ciliata mustela, in a Belle Greve Bay rock pool on the 5th February 2007

Five bearded rockling, Ciliata mustela, found under a boulder on the shore of Belle Greve Bay on Guernsey's east coast on the 5th February 2007.

The fish was transferred to a deep rock pool for photography. This species is difficult to photograph because it constantly seeks cover so I placed it in a rock pool with few hiding places. After photographing the fish I placed rocks with attached seaweed back in the pool to provide shelter for the fish.

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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

Belle Greve Bay on Guernsey's east coast