Saltwater Songlines

​It begins with a mermaid's purse and ends in shark infested waters.
In between there are fossilised footprints of prehistoric sea dragons, ​mummified mermen, magical sea beans and speed dating basking sharks.

In this collection of essays Gwen Wilkinson explores the mysteries and melodies of the deep. Saltwater Songlines draws readers into the realm where storytelling and natural history converge, reminding us of the wild beauty that lies just beyond the shore.  

​Work in progress
Supported with funding from Artlinks 2025 (Carlow County Council)