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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 bivalves
Read MoreFan mussel, Atrina fragilis, from south-west coast of Guernsey
This live fan mussel or pen shell, Atrina fragilis, was accidentally trawled up from the bottom near Hanois lighthouse on Guernsey's south-west coast on February 18, 1998.
It was caught about six miles to the west of Hanois Lighthouse, south-west coast of Guernsey (about 49 degrees 26 minutes and 2 degrees 51.30 minutes west).
The fan mussel weighed 85 grams. It had a total length of 19.0 cm and a maximum valve width of 8.06 cm.
The maximum thickness of the two valves of the live animal was 30.85 mm.
File No. 15-116
File size: 3.68 MB Jpeg
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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