HIDDEN underwater secrets of the Jurassic Coast will be unlocked to ensure a lasting legacy of the Olympic Sailing events.

Environment Minister Lord Taylor paid a visit to Weymouth to launch new technology which will help visitors and residents find out about our marine life.

Smart phone barcode technology will allow visitors and residents access to newly-mapped information about life under the waves.

Speaking at Furzy Cliff, where users can find out about carpet coral, Lord Taylor said: “It’s absolutely fantastic that now the secrets of the sea are available for all to discover.

“Weymouth and Portland has such a unique natural environment.

“This coastline is world famous and the new technology will mean that those looking out at the sea can also find out about they can’t see underneath it. This is a lasting heritage from the Games.”

At nine locations around Weymouth Bay, QR barcodes have been attached to fingerposts and information displays.

The marine information gathered by Dorset Wildlife Trust has been used to create new displays and artists’ impressions at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and in the Natural Weymouth and Portland marquee at the Bayside Festival.

The project is a partnership between more than 200 organisations including the Environment Agency, CEFAS, and Natural England.