Summer Jellyfish
Jellyfish have always been right near the top of my list of creatures to photograph. They are both impressive and mesmerising, marked with incredible colours, ands their mysterious nature makes them even more compelling to photograph - especially because they only visit the Cornish coast for 2-3 months each year.
Summer Rock Pool Jungle
After the storms of winter, late spring and summer in the Cornish rock pools is a jungle of life, from multicoloured seaweed to vibrant sea slugs, cushion stars brooding eggs, baby fish, and much more.
Disco Doris Sea Slug
The ‘Disco Doris’ sea slug (Gargamella rosi) was first seen in the UK in 2008. Since then, it has been spreading gradually in the southwest, and this year has become very common at times in Cornwall, with its stunning orange colour and circular markings.
The Rainbow Sea Slug
The rainbow sea slug (Babakina anadoni) is an incredibly colourful nudibranch that is a new arrival to UK shores. It has spread quickly in parts of Cornwall, and is becoming a more regular sight in the rock pools and deeper water: a great subject for underwater photography and filming.
Cornwall’s Underwater Seasons
In Cornwall and elsewhere in the UK the underwater environment is highly seasonal. Over the course of the year, the abundance of marine life varies and the environment can go from tranquil to stormy, but there’s always a rich variety of marine life to see: from cuttlefish and sharks to sea slugs and anemones.