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A swathe of ocean off the southwest coast has been declared Ireland's first 'Hope Spot' by a global marine conservation movement.

The Greater Skellig Coast has been added to Mission Blue's network of 148 Hope Spots across the globe.

Mission Blue, founded by oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle, recognises Hope Spots as "special places that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean".

Existing spots include the Galápagos Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, the Northwest Passage and parts of Antarctica.

Stretching from Kenmare Bay in Co Kerry to Loop Head in Co Clare, the Great Skellig Coast covers an area of roughly 7,000sq/km of Irish coastal waters.

Fair Seas' aim is to see Ireland, with a renewed appreciation of the ocean, become a world leader in marine protection, giving our species, habitats and coastal communities the opportunity to thrive.

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