165 tonnes of sea lettuce removed during first month of a new trial

Since the trial started last month, more than 165 tons of sea lettuce have been collected. Credit: ITV Channel TV

A trial is underway to remove sea lettuce from Jersey beaches.

It involves a new method of collecting the sea lettuce using a rake which reduces the amount of water collected.

The sea lettuce is also being sent to the Green Waste Site at La Collette where tests are being carried out to see if it can be composted along with other green waste.

Since the trial started last month, more than 165 tons of sea lettuce have been collected from St Aubin's Bay.

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