00:01Artists in the Northeast are showcasing work inspired by marine habitats as part of a project tackling flooding and coastal
00:07erosion.
00:08Durham Wildlife Trust has guided creators to explore how seagrass, kelp and oysters can help protect the region's coastline.
00:16The resulting artworks and photographs are on display at exhibitions in Seam and Abel.
00:22Trust Marine Engagement Officer Blair Watson says the project's encouraged artists to research habitats themselves,
00:29highlighting how dense kelp forests and seagrass meadows reduce wave energy and stabilise sediment.
00:36Partners include Tees Rivers Trust and Newcastle University with the Stronger Shores project funded by DEFRA and running until April.
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