Marine wildlife researchers find new habitat off Island's coast

Marine wildlife researchers are celebrating after finding a new habitat off the Island's coast.

The Manx Wildlife Trust worked with volunteer divers from Seasearch to uncover the eelgrass meadow off the Island's east coast.

Eelgrass provides shelter for smaller marine animals and baby fish, as well as storing carbon.

Dr Lara Howe, who led the team, said she was extremely excited at the find.

Super excited that we confirmed seagrass at a site on the east coast of the Island and lots of it too! Thanks to Sea-Changers for their support #ManxNature #Seasearch pic.twitter.com/zjWRmRDRuP

— Dr Lara Howe (@DrLaraHowe) June 14, 2021