This week, Clean Coasts announced the groups, individuals, communities, and businesses who have been nominated in 7 categories for the Ocean Hero Awards for the.
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.