In an age in which all aspects of life seem to be commercialised to a phenomenal degree, and in which we are increasingly subjected to financial pressures. we may be reminded of the self-sufficiency traditionally practised within working class communities. "Fruits of the Sea" is a photo essay, part of a bigger documentary photography project by the photographer, that explores this theme of self-sufficiency, reflecting on its relevance in an era in which the production, distribution and consumption of food - that most basic level of sustenance - is largely seen as operating within the realm of commercial enterprise.