Area enjoys 'mosaic of habitats'

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David Thompson of the National Trust describes the "mosaic of habitats" in the area.

Rising sea levels are expected to pose a challenge to the coastal defences of Northern Ireland in years to come.

But rather than just building the dykes and embankments ever higher, along one stretch of Strangford Lough the wall has actually been lowered.

BBC Newsline's Rural Affairs Correspondent Martin Cassidy reports on an experiment to ease the pressure of high tides and to produce a new, salt marsh habitat for wildlife.

He spoke to David Thompson of the National Trust who outlined the "mosaic of habitats" behind the sea defence.

BBC Newsline website