Yellow Buoy and Mussel Farm in Bantry... © David Dixon

2025

V9849 : Yellow Buoy and Mussel Farm in Bantry Bay

taken 1 year ago, near to Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland

Yellow Buoy and Mussel Farm in Bantry Bay

Mussel farming in Bantry Bay is a significant component of the local aquaculture industry, contributing to both the economy and sustainable seafood production. The bay’s sheltered, nutrient-rich waters provide ideal conditions for cultivating blue mussels on suspended ropes or rafts. These farms are a familiar sight in the bay, where rows of buoys mark the locations of the mussel lines.

Geographical Context: Coastal Farm, Fishery, Market Gardening Camera: IPhone 15 other tags: Aquaculture Mussel Farm Bay Yellow Buoy Marker Buoy Chapel Island Click a tag, to view other nearby images.

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Grid Square: V9849, 4 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: David Dixon (more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 24 June, 2025
Subject Location: Irish: V 981 492 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:41.1987N 9:28.3891W
Camera Location: Irish: V 981 490
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)

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V9849 : Yellow Buoy and Mussel Farm in Bantry Bay

taken 1 year ago, near to Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland