Just recently, the EU revoked the control plan that looked after the policing of fishing in Irish waters. While he photographs mammals as far north as Norway and the Arctic Circle, he finds Irish waters most inspiring. They arrive in Irish waters in spring, and so many arrived to the Co Clare coast in lockdown, there were hundreds and hundreds of them. However, it’s not 2m barrelling waves of emerald-coloured ocean water or whales that impress George about Irish waters. While he is depressed by the loss of fish stocks in Irish waters, he is not without hope.

Source: Irish Examiner June 07, 2021 05:28 UTC