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Feb 2022
26m 30s

Beachcombing and Super Trawlers

RtÉ Radio 1
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Joanna McNicholas is on Cross Beach in Belmullet, County Mayo, with beachcomber Fergus Sweeney. And five super trawlers have arrived in Irish waters to fish for Blue Whiting. The controversial ships can take thousands of tonnes of fish and stay at sea for weeks. You can track their progress at: www.marinetaffic.com www.vesselfinder.com  
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