Two graduates have secured internships with the Morlais tidal energy scheme in Holyhead.

The Marine Futures programme aims to give aspiring professionals the chance to gain practical experience and develop their skills.

Menter Môn says the Morlais project aims to create quality jobs in the green industry and ensuring such opportunities are available through the Welsh language.

Amy Quaeck Evans from Porthmadog graduated from Bangor University with a degree in marine biology and oceanography.

She said: "I'm looking forward to develop practical skills and expand my knowledge of marine issues in north Wales and the Irish Sea through this internship."

"This is a great opportunity, and I'm sure it will give me the confidence and experience I need for a career where I can contribute to protecting and managing our marine environment."

Sion D'Arcy from Bangor studied biological sciences at Cardiff University before returning to his home city to complete a master's degree in conservation and land management at Bangor University.

He said: "I'm excited to have been selected and to be able to contribute to environmental research projects linked to Morlais."

"As a fluent Welsh speaker, the opportunity to develop and use the language in a professional setting and so close to home means a lot to me and is another valuable part of this internship. I can't wait to get stuck in."

The pair will divide their time between the scheme's partners - including the North Wales Wildlife Trust, M-SParc and Natural Resources Wales, before the placement ends with a final presentation at the Crown Estate offices in London.

Dafydd Gruffydd, Menter Môn managing director, added: "Morlais has always been about more than generating clean electricity. It's about making sure the benefits are felt here in north Wales – through jobs, skills, and training opportunities."

"We're delighted to welcome two talented young people from the area to the team. They'll gain first-hand experience of an exciting and fast-growing sector, while contributing to work that will shape the future of tidal energy in Wales."

"Keeping talented young people in north Wales benefits everyone. It strengthens our economy, supports our communities and helps protect and grow the Welsh language. Creating opportunities like these is an important part of what we do at Menter Môn."

The Morlais scheme is expected to start deploying its first tidal devices and start generating electricity next year, following the end of two years of monitoring work by the Marinus buoy.