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Plastic water bottles from five nations washed up on the Guernsey sea shore

Plastic water bottles washing up on the Guernsey sea shore from Asian, Middle Eastern, African countries, and countries bordering the Mediterranean are almost certainly from ship's litter.

Guernsey is just south of the international shipping lanes in the English Channel.

Judging by some of the litter washing up on the Guernsey sea shore, crews of some ships calling in ports in distant lands, and arriving in the English Channel dispose of at least some of their rubbish at sea prior to arrival in port.

Disposal of rubbish at sea is in contravention of the Marpol treaty Annex V.

The plastic water bottles in the image originate from South Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

File No. 140118 4874
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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

Marine litter studio photography