10 Benefits of Marine Protected Areas for fishing and coastal communities
With collaboration throughout Ireland’s Marine Protected Area process, Ireland’s waters continue to support coastal communities and wildlife.
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IRISH OCEAN LITERACY SURVEY REVEALS DEEP CONNECTION AND CONCERN FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Ocean literacy is the understanding of our individual and collective impact on the ocean and its impact on our lives and wellbeing
Ten Key Asks of Ireland’s MPA Bill
Ireland's current MPA network lacks monitoring and management, rendering the areas ineffective. New legislation must address this.
Fair Seas Conference 2026 – A Roundup
A roundup of all the sessions from the Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference 2026
MARINE PROTECTED AREAS LEGISLATION GENERAL SCHEME ‘AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE’
Fair Seas has welcomed the publication of the Heads of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill.
Fair Seas submission to the first public consultation on Ireland’s draft National Nature Restoration Plan
Ireland's draft Nature Restoration Plan is an opportunity to reverse the decline of our marine environment on a huge scale.
Shark Night with Fair Seas
A panel discussion all about Irish sharks with Irish shark researchers in Dublin's Patagonia Store.
MARINE WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION GROUPS STAGE DÁIL RALLY TO DEMAND STRONGER OCEAN PROTECTIONS
Fair Seas stage a colourful demonstration outside Leinster House calling for long-awaited Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation.
OCEAN ADVOCATES AND EXPERTS TO CONVENE IN CORK FOR FAIR SEAS CONFERENCE
"It’s not too late to secure the future of Ireland’s endangered species." - Seán Ronayne, speakers at Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference.
A New European Law for the Ocean: What is the European Ocean Act?
The European Commission has put forward a shared political vision: The European Ocean Pact, which aims to build Europe into an “Ocean Union”.
Fair Seas Conference 2026 – all the essential info
The 2026 Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference will have four main sessions. This blog lays out what they are and why they are so important.
Joint Oireachtas Committee Hearing with Fair Seas 2026
Joint Oireachtas Committee for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs hearing January 2026.
UN Treaty Protecting the High Seas Enters into Force
'Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction' (BBNJ) Treaty enters into force, marking a significant step forward in global ocean governance.
EU guidance published on fishing in protected areas
New Guidance on Natura 2000 sites and Fishing. What does it means for Ireland’s coastal communities and inshore fishing?
MPAs are getting closer for Ireland
A General Scheme will now be prepared, which will need sign off again by government, then MPA legislation can be drafted.