Oil and gas debate over Norway’s islands

Energy companies are pressing the Norwegian government to lift the ban on exploration of the Lofoten Islands’ sea bed. Environmentalists and fishermen say it will ruin a haven of outstanding natural beauty and calm.

Allan Little reports in this BBC Video from July 15, 2009.

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