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RMW7N7M7–Pair of Painted gobies (Pomatoschistus pictus) mating and laying eggs in a burrow, the darker coloured fish is the male, Loch Creran, Oban, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7N7KY–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding at the surface on plankton, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7N7MR–School of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) at the surface, feeding on zooplankton, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June.
RMW7N7JE–Common seal (Phoca vitulina) at the surface, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June.
RMW7N7JW–Pair of Dragonets (Callionymus lyra) spawning - the larger male is carrying the female up into the water column, balanced on his pectoral fin, the males breed only once in their life time, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April.
RMW7N7JC–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) at the surface, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7N7JF–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) filter feeding in plankton rich waters around the Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, June.
RMW7N7JY–Female Ghost shrimp (Caprella linearis) amongst the branches of Stinging hydroids (Aglaophenia cupressina), Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7N7J8–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding at the surface on plankton, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June.
RMW7N7JX–Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus), Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7N7JH–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) at the surface, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7N7KX–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding at the surface in a thick soup of copepod zooplankton (Calanus finmarchicus), Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7N7JB–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) filter feeding in plankton rich waters around the Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, June.
RMW7N7JJ–Common seal (Phoca vitulina) at the surface, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June.
RMW7N7JP–Pair of Dragonets (Callionymus lyra) spawning. The larger male is carrying the female up into the water column, balanced on his pectoral fin, the males breed only once in their life time, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April.
RMW7N7JD–Common seal (Phoca vitulina) at the surface, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June.
RMW7N7JM–Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on a bed of Maerl (Lithothamnion glaciale), a coralline alga, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK., April
RMW7N7J7–Rear view of a Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June.
RMW7N7HX–Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadman's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April.
RMW7N7HY–Great spider crab (Hyas araneus) on Deadman's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, feeding in a current, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7N7HC–Photographer Chris Gomersall taking pictures from SeaLife Surveys ecotourism boat Sula Crion, whilst on assignment for 2020VISION, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011. Model Released.
RMW7N7HG–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) submerging after taking a breath at the surface, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July
RMW7N7J3–Sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) hidden in a bed of red algae, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April.
RMW7N7J1–Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadman's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April. Did you know? There are nearly 10,000 named species of amphipods -possibly many more unidentified.
RMW7N7J4–Dorsal fin of a Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) at the surface, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. UK, June.
RMW7N7J0–Detail of the tentacle of a Dahlia anemone (Urticina felina), Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7N7J6–Female Common starfish (Asterias rubens) spawning, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April.
RMW7N7HA–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) juvenile swimming over kelp, off Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July
RMW7N7HF–Photographer Chris Gomersall taking pictures from SeaLife Surveys ecotourism boat Sula Crion, whilst on assignment for 2020VISION, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011. Model Released.
RMW7N7HT–Common sunstar (Crossaster papposus) hunting fleeing Brittlestars (Ophiopetra) on Maerl (Lithothamnion glaciale) encrusted rock, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April.
RMW7N7HB–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) juvenile swimming over kelp, off Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July
RMW7N7J2–Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadman's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April. Did you know? Although coral reefs are thought of as tropical, there are also cold water corals.
RMW7N7H8–Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming up to a snorkeller, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July. Model released.
RMW7MJGB–Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) in mollusc shell covered with the hydroid (Hydractinia echinata), which lives only on the shells of hermit crabs. Loch Long, Scotland, UK, May
RMW7MJGC–A long exposure of the flank of Brown trout (Salmo trutta) Capernwray, Lancashire, UK, August.
RMW7MJG3–Common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) beneath a stand of kelp, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, North East Atlantic Ocean, April
RMW7MJG1–Small-headed clingfish (Apletodon dentatus) on kelp frond, Loch Carron, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7MJGA–Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male closely guarding his female mate caressing her with his tentacles as he displays to a rival male in the background and extending one of his tentacles. Babbacombe, Devon, UK, English Channel, May
RMW7MJG6–Two pairs of mating Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) the two large males show off their stripy colouration as they protect their females during the mating season, Babbacombe, Devon, UK, English Channel, May
RMW7MJG4–Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) in mollusc shell covered with the hydroid (Hydractinia echinata), which lives only on the shells of hermit crabs. Loch Long, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7MJG5–Common shore crab (Carcinus maenas) on sandy bottom of a Scottish sea loch, Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7MJG9–Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) amongst wreckage of a Mulberry harbour from World War II, Selsey, West Sussex, England, UK, English Channel, April
RMW7MJG7–Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male closely guarding his female mate, caressing her with his tentacles as he displays to a rival male in the background, Babbacombe Bay, Devon, UK, English Channel, June. Did you know? The pupils of cuttlefish eyes are shaped like W and they can see the polarisation of light.
RMW7MJFX–Peacock worms (Sabella pavonina), sealoch anemones (Protanthea simplex) and various brittlestars colonise a boulder on the floor of a Scottish sea loch, Loch Duich, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7MJFT–Puffin (Fratercula arctica) by cliff top burrow, Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, April
RMW7MJG0–Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) on nest, note its large nostril, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, North East Atlantic Ocean, April
RMW7MJFR–Seasquirts (Ascidiella aspersa) covering seabed in a sea loch with diver above, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, April, model released. Did you know? As well as many freshwater lochs, there are also many sea lochs in Scotland, which have similarities to the Norwegian fjords.
RMW7MJG2–Skin texture of Common sunstar (Crossaster papposus) Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, North East Atlantic Ocean, June
RMW7MJFW–Common edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) on submerged rocks covered in barnacles and limpets. This species in an important herbivore in this habitat. Note that eyes are visible in this photo. Loch Carron, West Coast of Scotland, UK, June
RMW7MJFH–Dab (Limanda limanda) portrait on seabed, Swanage, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel, May. Did you know? Dab is the second most abundant fish in the North Sea and could be a more sustainable alternative to Plaice.
RMW7MJFK–Soft coral Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) and Common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) on boulders beneath a canopy of kelp, Rosehearty, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, Moray Firth, North Sea, May
RMW7MJFM–Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) colourful male guarding a clutch of eggs, St Abbs reserve, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, North Sea, April
RMW7MJFG–Gully lined with the soft coral Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) growing beneath a summer canopy of kelp, Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, Moray Firth, North Sea, June
RMW7MJFE–Dead man's fingers soft coral (Alcyonium digitatum) St Abbs Marine Reserve, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, North Sea, June.
RMW7MJF9–Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) feeding on Moon jellyfish (Aurilia aurita), which they have captured. Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, June. Did you know? Loch Long was previously used as a torpedo testing range and is now a popular site for water sports especially diving.
RMW7MJFA–Short plumose anemones (Metridium senile) on wall of a sealoch, this species favours areas of strong current, both white and orange forms, Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7MJFB–Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) in a mollusc shell covered in the hydroid (Hydractinia echinata) which lives only on the shells of hermit crabs. Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, May
RMW7MJF7–Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) mating pair, male (on the left) transfering sperm to female (right) by wrapping his arms around her face and depositing a sac of his sperm into her spermatheca, a pouch beneath her mouth. Babbacombe Bay, Devon, England, UK, English Channel, July
RMW7MJFP–Long-clawed squat lobster (Munida rugosa) near its home beneath boulders, colonised by Tunicates / Seasquirts (Ascidiella aspersa) and other marine life, typical Scottish sea loch habitat, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, April
RMW7MJFD–Leopard spotted goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) on sand on the side of a sea loch, Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, June
RMW7MJFJ–Lesser spotted catshark / dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) hiding amongst sea weeds, Babbacombe Bay, Devon, England, UK, English Channel, April
RMW7MJF0–Brown trout (Salmo trutta) swimming through sun beams in a freshwater lake, Capernwray Quarry, Lancashire, UK, July
RMW7MJEW–European cowrie (Trivia monacha) crawling over orange sponges searching for its prey of tunicates / seasquirts. Selsey, West Sussex, England, UK, English Channel, May.
RMW7MJF4–Snake pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) amongst seaweeds beneath Swanage Pier, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel, May
RMW7MJEM–Cliffs, grass, clouds and sky reflected in the smooth surface of the North East Atlantic Ocean, off Lands End, Cornwall, England, UK, January
RMW7MJER–Nudibranch (Facelina auriculata) searching for its food of small hydroids by climbing on a blade of Seagrass / Eelgrass (Zostera marina) in seagrass meadow. Helford Estuary, Cornwall, UK, July
RMW7MJF8–Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) male in shallow water guarding eggs beneath Swanage Pier, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel, May
RMW7MJF1–Looking up through water at suface of the sea on a sunny, summer's day, Whitesands Bay, Cornwall, England, UK, English Channel, July
RMW7MJEN–Robin (Erithacus rubecula) taking seeds from hand, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, UK, January, Model released. 2020VISION Book Plate. Did you know? Every Robin has a unique breast pattern - however it's very difficult to recognise individuals by this method.
RMW7MJEJ–Children enjoying dipping in rockpools at low tide in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK, July, all model released.
RMW7MJDP–Common guillemot (Uria aalge) swimming by flapping its wings underwater as it searches for small fish prey, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, July
RMW7MJE1–Blue lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii) in sunbeams in the open sea off the Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, July
RMW7MJED–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) sleeping on her back on seabed on a bed of boulders and seaweeds, Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, June
RMW7MJE8–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding on plankton (visible as white dots) concentrated at the surface off the Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, June
RMW7MJDX–2020VISION videographer Ben Burville befriends a young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, July, model released
RMW7MJE6–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) closing its mouth to swallow a mouthful of plankton, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, June
RMW7MJE4–2020VISION team videographer, Raymond Besant, filming underwater with an improvised pole-cam, while 2020VISION team photographer Chris Gomersall looks on. Cairns of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, July 2011
RMW7MJE3–Mollusc shells washed up on a beach in the Cairns of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, June 2011
RMW7MJEP–Boy showing his finds from rockpooling. Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK, July. Model released.
RMW7MJDR–Puffin (Fratercula arctica) swimming underwater, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, July
RMW7MJEH–Female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out onto rocks at the base of cliffs, above Thongweed / Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata). This female has some fishing line wrapped around her neck. Lundy Island, Devon, UK, English Channel, June
RMW7MJE0–Heavy clouds and a choppy sea at the entrance to the Sound Of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011
RMW7MJEE–A stand of Thongweed / spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata) in evening light, this common seaweed has a two stage morphology, seen here is the strap-like reproductive frond, which can reach up to 2m in length. The other form are small button-like thalli growing on the seabed. Lundy Island, Devon, UK, English Channel, June
RFHY1T81–Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) among kelp. Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. Grey seals can dive up to 70 metres and stay underwater for 30 minutes.
RMEG619W–Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding at the surface on plankton, Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June
