Breeding seahorses delay Weymouth harbour wall repairs
Inspections found the walls on the north east and north west side of the peninsula, which were built in 1977, were in "critical condition" and "at risk of failure".Dorset Council place services councillor Jon Andrews said: "Balancing economic progress with protecting what makes Dorset special isn't always easy, but it's a challenge we are determined to meet."Seahorses are special creatures and it's right that we do what we can to avoid disturbing them during their breeding season."
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