Irish Sea wildlife trusts join forces

A group of Wildlife Trusts is urging planners in Irish Sea nations to work together, for the sake of nature.

The Irish Sea Network includes the Manx Wildlife Trust, and calls for decision makers to collaborate and consider the Irish Sea as a whole.

The group says the water is coming under pressure from damaging activities like industrial fishing, offshore renewable energy development and pollution. 

Leigh Morris, CEO of MWT, says with discussions for an offshore windfarm gathering pace, the importance of joined up thinking with the other five nations around the Irish Sea is paramount.