Scuba diving marine biologists visit Alderney

A group of UK marine biologists are visiting Alderney for a research trip, to improve the island's ecological records.

Twenty-seven members from the Porcupine Marine Natural History Society (PMNHS), arrived on the island on September 12, for a one week stay supported by the Alderney Wildlife Trust.

The marine environment in Alderney is still largely unrecorded, and the field trip will investigate under-recorded marine habitats and species, through a variety of methods including diving.

Dr Mel Broadhurst-Allen, living seas co-ordinator said: “We are thrilled that the society has chosen Alderney for their annual field-trip.

"Knowledge of our marine environment is growing, but having a group of independent experts visit our shores will certainly enhance the island’s evidence base substantially."

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