European fish captured by commercial & recreational fishermen

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Xanthochroism exhibited in three-bearded rockling, Gaidropsarus vulgaris, from Guernsey waters

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Xanthochroism exhibited in three-bearded rockling, Gaidropsarus vulgaris, from Guernsey waters

A normally pigmented and a xanthochomic three-bearded rockling, Gaidropsarus vulgaris, lie side-by-side.

The three bearded rockling exhibiting xanthochroism was captured in a crab pot laid in the Big Russel (the passage of water between Herm Island and Sark) by Guernsey commercial fisherman Adrian Brache. The fish was captured on 1 June 2009.

It resided in the Guernsey Aquarium for a short time before being returned by Adrian Brache to the Big Russel accompanied by an Channel ITV film crew.

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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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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

European fish captured by commercial & recreational fishermen