Climate change will expose more of Ireland’s marine wrecks, says archaeologist

State Underwater Archaeologist Dr Connie Kelleher said because storms are becoming more violent, more sand is being displaced, exposing more wrecks. File picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

More of Ireland’s marine wrecks will “show” themselves on Ireland’s beaches in the future because of climate change, according to the National Monuments Service.

State Underwater Archaeologist Dr Connie Kelleher said because storms are becoming more violent, more sand is being displaced, exposing more wrecks.