More Rocks

 I mentioned, yesterday, that the local football team is called “The Rocks”. This is because of a reef that lies just off the coast and is known as Bognor Rocks.

Google’s BARD tells us:

The Bognor Rocks are a series of low-lying reefs that extend off the coast of Bognor Regis in West Sussex, England. They are made up of calcareous sandstone from the London Clay and are rich in fossils. The reefs range from 0.25 to 2 meters in height, and many of them are undercut, forming crevices, gullies, overhangs, and small caves. These offer refuge for many marine animals, including lobsters, crabs, and several fish species. The horizontal faces of the reefs are dominated by algae, and beneath this is a sparse sessile fauna.

The Bognor Rocks are a popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving, and they are also home to a variety of birdlife. The reefs are managed by the Bognor Regis Conservation Group, which works to protect the area's natural heritage.

Here are some other interesting facts about the Bognor Rocks:

• The reefs were formed around 50 million years ago.
• The name "Bognor Rocks" is thought to have originated in the 17th century.
• The reefs are a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).