County Wexford has won three Ocean Hero Recognition Awards in Ireland's Clean Coasts programme for outstanding volunteer work in helping to protect and keep the coastline clean.
Wexford Sub Aqua Club was honoured for its 'Long-Term Commitment' as a longstanding member of the Clean Coasts initiative; Wexford Estuary Clean Coasts Group received an award in an 'Against the Odds' category for adapting to Covid-19 restrictions while Sean Ferguson was recognised as one of the country's 'Dedicated Individuals' who went above and beyond or strongly promoted the 2 Minute Beach Clean Campaign.
Sean said he is 'passionate about cleaning the coastline to protect our marine environment, birds and other wildlife.