Campaigners were raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea on “a regular basis”.
The gathering was coordinated by a Fleetwood-based group called the Big Swim Team as part of the wider Surfers Against Sewage campaign.
Coordinated by a Fleetwood-based group called the Big Swim Team as part of the wider Surfers Against Sewage campaign, chief organiser Adam Diver says waters companies must do more to prevent the pollution from happening.
1. Protesters at Fleetwood beach are calling for cleaner seas and to raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea
Protesters donned mock 'poop' hats to make their point at the environmental protest in Fleetwood. Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Protesters at Fleetwood beach are calling for cleaner seas and to raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea
Protesters make a point about the 'poop' during the event on Fleetwood beach Photo: Daniel Martino
3. Protesters at Fleetwood beach are calling for cleaner seas and to raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea
Protesters make a point about the 'poop' during the event on Fleetwood beach Photo: Daniel Martino
4. Protesters at Fleetwood beach are calling for cleaner seas and to raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea
There was a good turn-out from protesters at Fleetwood beach, calling for cleaner seas and raising concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Protesters at Fleetwood beach are calling for cleaner seas and to raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea
Adam Diver, chief organiser of the protest, outlines his concerns. Photo: Daniel Martino
6. Protesters at Fleetwood beach are calling for cleaner seas and to raise concerns that untreated sewage is being pumped into the Irish Sea
Two protesters take to the sea at Fleetwood to make a point. Photo: Daniel Martino