This week we took a bit of a break from our guided walks on the seabed in Jersey and headed out on our own private “Moonwalk” to explore the Violet bank and low tide zone around la Rocque and Seymour tower. Already there are signs of spring...
Read moreOn every big low tide all around Jersey people go in search of their dinner. You need to head well offshore to the lowest tidal areas where the search for Lobster begins. Anyone who has been low water fishing for a long time will have their...
Read moreThe big low tides this week seems to have confused a few fish. On our Karame walk Keith heard a strange flapping sound. Closer investigation revealed a Ballan Wrasse (or Rockfish – Labrus bergylta) in a bit of a flap among the rocks having been...
Read moreIt is easy to miss these little wonders. Attached to Laminaria, the Blue-Rayed Limpet ( Helcion pellucidum) happily munches its way through the stem of the Laminaria which gradually weakens it until it breaks off. You often see the little...
Read moreA cold sunny days walk to Icho and Seymour Tower, or as I prefer to call it The Two Towers walk. Just a great days walk to explore the area. Nearing Seymour Tower we came across the remains of a discarded gill net which though abandoned continues...
Read moreTravel over by charter boat with inside seating and explore this remarkable island. Spend up to 5 hours ashore with an experienced Bronze badge guide. Details and dates.
Read moreFebruary is the time to find the Large Necklace Shell’s large egg ribbons in the sandy gullies near Little Seymour and Seymour Tower. These large molluscs grow up to 3 cm and look a bit like a garden snail. They lay their eggs in collar like...
Read moreIt was mainly Prannie Rhatigan’s fascinating modern cookery book “Irish Seaweed Kitchen“ which got us going. The receipes are just too tempting. So we thought let’s start with something easy and tasty – dulse (known to the marine biologists as...
Read moreGuided walks in Jersey on the sea bed. January-September walks are now listed on the dates page.
Read moreNew year and January to April 2012 ‘Moonwalk’ dates added to Seymour and Icho towers. Walks on the seabed-Dates
Read moreWe have added guided walks to Seymour tower in November. See the walk dates page. Private booking on other dates are possible. Call to discuss.
Read moreSaurday 22 October at 2100 Details
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