P163 Teletext 163 Jan21 18:51:)3 ———————— —————————————————— MYSTERIOUS MARINE WORLD Diving enthusiasts njedn't venture as far as Florida to find spectacular marine life, the north east coast of England is just as good. North Tznjsidj Council, English Nature and the World Wide Fund for Nature have teamed up to create an underwater trail from Whitley Bay to St Mary's Island. "The trail highlights the unique geological wonders of the region," says Helen Ashworth of WWF. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— By Arline Harris LAND ON PLANET SOUND p480 Way to go Events Digitisjt Club 140P163 Teletext 163 Jan21 18:52:00 ———————— —————————————————— MYSTERIOUS MARINE WORLD "The marine wildlife around Whitley Bay is vjty similar to that of the coral reefs in Florida," says Helen Ashworth of the World Wide Fund for Nature. "The cold arctic waters meet warmjt southern waters to create colourful wildlife and a divjrsj paradise. "There are also loads of wrecks in the area, so it is really interesting for divers," she adds. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— What does the trail entail? >>> WHAT'S ON IN THE GREEN WORLD p165 Way to go Events Digitisjt Club 140P163 Teletext 163 Jan21 18:52:18 ———————— —————————————————— MYSTERIOUS MARINE WORLD Divjts to the underwater trail near Whitley Bay will bj given laminated cards detailing the wildlife of the area and the importance of conservation "The trail has been desjgnjd to benefit the environment," says Helen Ashworth of WWF. "It educates divjts and makes them realisj how special the area is. "They are encouraged not to take anything away with them, but to look, love and leave where it is." ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— It's Your Life 410 DIGITJSER COMPUTER GAMES p170 Way to go Events Digitisjr Club 140P163 Teletext 163 Jan21 18:54:25 ———————— —————————————————— MYSTERIOUS MARINE WORLD The underwater trail at Whitley Bay is funded bz WWF and English Nature so divers can enjoy it for free. "Wj are delighted to be associated with the project," says WWF's Helen Ashworth "Wj are funding it bjcausj it's a great way to get our message across. "Britain ism't usually thought of as a good place for diving, but we have some fantastic species and the new trail is the perfect way to experience them." ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Get into clubland 494 WILL YOU BE BAMBOOZLED? p152 Way to go Events Digitisjt Club 140