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.
Ireland’s Strategy strengthens commitment to Ocean Protection
Government commits to statutory designation and management of MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) under new DCEE Strategy 2025–2028.
Seeking Consultant: Governance and Implementation of Ireland’s Marine Natura 2000 Sites
Fair Seas is inviting tenders to lead a strategic report on the governance and implementation of Ireland’s marine Natura 2000 sites.
International Basking Shark Conference 2025
Fair Seas participated in the first ever International Basking Shark Conference in Ireland, held in Galway City and Achill Island, Mayo.
TIME RUNNING OUT TO PROTECT IRELAND’S SEAS
Fair Seas unveil 200ft hourglass in sand after it was announced that it will be the middle of 2026 before any MPA legislation is passed.
We’re Hiring : Fair Seas Marine Policy and Engagement Officer
New job opportunity with Fair Seas.
Fair Seas at Billie Eilish Eco-Action Village
A reminder that youth activism is alive & thriving and that cultural spaces like concerts can be powerful platforms for environmental action.
FAIR SEAS AND SEA SYNERGY EVENTS SHOWCASE KERRY’S GREATER SKELLIG COAST HOPE SPOT
Locals and visitors to the County Kerry coast will have an opportunity to explore the underwater world up close this Friday. Fair Seas and marine awareness and activity centre Sea Synergy are hosting a series of special events in the Greater Skellig Coast Hope Spot to celebrate Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day. The Greater Skellig […]
Fair Seas Welcomes Government Decision on Trawling Inside the Six Nautical Mile Zone
Fair Seas welcomes the decision made by Minister to restrict trawling by vessels over 18 metres in Ireland’s inshore waters.
FAIR SEAS CRITICISES GOVERNMENT U-TURN ON MARINE PROTECTION
Government intention to scale back commitment to stand alone marine protection legislation, in favour of amending offshore energy legislation.
New survey – Irish public say government isn’t doing enough for our seas
Four out of five people surveyed say government is not doing enough to protect Ireland’s seas. New RED C polling survey results.
Fair Seas at European Maritime Day 2025
A valuable day of advocacy to secure stronger protections for Ireland’s ocean through conversations with EU Commissioner and Irish ministers.
New minister pledges €23.86 million in ocean funding
On attending the 10th our ocean conference in Busan, Korea €23.86 million was pledged by Ireland in support of healthy seas.