Beached

This magnificent specimen is on display at Ince Castle, on the bank of the River Lynher;

not far from where it joins the River Tamar at Saltash.

Trawlers moored at the Fish Market

Plymouth Fisheries in Sutton Harbour is home to England's second largest fish market.

A few months ago, in November 2017, Plymouth Fish market recorded its first £1,000,000 week.

Earlier this month proposed plans, by property developers, to build residential units on the site were abandoned which is good news for the fishing industry in the city.

Proof Positive

Despite the scepticism of some politicians,

evidence of global warming is supported by this recent catch in local waters.

Molly Malone

As she wheeled her wheel barrow

Through streets broad and narrow

Crying cockles and mussels alive, alive O.

Liquid mirror

Scallopers alongside at the Fish Market.

The harvest of the sea.

A very high percentage of the fish landed in Plymouth is despatched to Europe because 

people in this country don't eat very much fish compared to our neighbours in France and Spain

Vive la difference! (1)

It is not only the ferry crossing that separates Plymouth and Roscoff.

The tastes in seafood are very different.

Another shoal of fish.

These wonderful fish are the work of Alick Sweet, the well known Australian sculptor and artist, whose work has been exhibited around the world, particularly in leading galleries in Australia and the US. Alick has strong links to the city of Plymouth because he was born here, and has revisited several times over the years.

Throughout his distinguished career Alick has worked in a wide range of materials, but for this series he continues to immerse himself in his lifelong passion for wood.

All his materials come from sustainable forests or are recycled pieces from wherever he can find them.

Take a look at some more of Alick's fish and some other animals here.
Read more of Alick's work here, scroll down to page 11.

Mum says fish should only smell of the sea.

A wall outside the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth.