Activities
The Iroise Sea enjoys a variety of activities. The French navy has been present there since 1631 when Brest became a naval base and, more recently, it has been a centre of submarine activity owing to the nuclear submarine base at Ile Longue on the Crozon peninsula in the roadstead of Brest. Fishing, though less important than in the past, is still practiced especially through the ports of Le Conquet, Douarnenez, Camaret and Brest where catches range from crabs to sardines and monkfish. The area is also popular for sailing and pleasure boating, particularly in the less exposed areas along the coast and in the Douarnenez Bay. Diving is also increasingly popular, particularly in view of the many accessible wrecks and spectacular underwater vistas.
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