Former US vice-president Al Gore to address maritime protection conference in Cork

Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference to take place in City Hall on Thursday

Environmental campaigner Al Gore will address the Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference in Cork City Hall.

Former US vice-president and environmental advocate Al Gore is among speakers addressing the environmental coalition Fair Seas conference in Cork on Thursday.

Mr Gore will add his voice to the World Ocean Day Conference in City Hall, as a survey by Fair Seas shows the overwhelming majority of Irish people believe protecting sea life and restoring marine habitats should be a priority for the Government.