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The Seagrass Sessions project will share with the people of Tramore just how precious this area is, to protect it and possibly even to expand it over the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For the young people of Tramore there will be a chance to learn how to photograph the Seagrass. These sessions will be led by local ecologist Tasneem Khan. Over the two sessions 24 young people will learn the value of this important ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">On the shore Sile Walsh will lead art workshops with active retirement groups using found material on the beach. 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