The waters around the UK are teeming with marine life, from playful seals to tiny yet captivating sea slugs. Despite the immense pressures they face, we are fortunate to have a remarkable diversity of species around our shores. This is particularly true of the Cornish coast, which lies at the convergence of cold northern and warmer southern waters, supporting an extraordinary array of species. Cornwall also boasts some of the clearest conditions in the UK, with 10m visibility not uncommon, and habitats ranging from kelp forests and rocky shore seaweed gardens to seagrass and sandy outcrops. It makes it an ideal place for underwater photography, and I am fortunate to call it home.
Dive into Martin Stevens’ colourful and insightful feature on Cornwall’s marine world in OP 319