The John Dory, or St Peter’s fish. So named because legend has it that St Peter plucked one from the Sea of Galilee, leaving a print of his thumb and forefinger behind the gills. The mark also acts as an evil eye to warn off predators. The John Dory swims upright, moving like a blade through the […]
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It is high summer and the mackerel are coming in abundance. Fishermen become generous with their catch, but this seal must work hard for his supper. To catch a glimpse of an animal in the wild can send a shiver down the spine, but in Eyemouth harbour there are seals a-plenty. Pragmatic creatures, they will entertain for a sliver of fish….and have […]
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