Lost Sussex sea forest is on the road to recovery
An underwater forest which was believed to have been destroyed by trawling is recovering slowly, according to a veteran diver.
Eric Smith, 73, has been regularly diving off the Sussex coast since 1959.
Following a 2021 ruling to protect a large area of the seabed there, Mr Smith says he has noticed a return of marine life such as stingrays, angel sharks and seahorses.
He said: "Just give nature a bit of space and it will come back."
Our Lives: Our Sea Forest on BBC One on 8 September at 19:30 BST and on iPlayer.
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