Year One of the Fair Seas Campaign
It’s safe to say that Ireland’s coastal and maritime communities lack no ambition when it comes to ensuring healthy seas are passed down to the next generation.
Building a Movement of Ocean Stewardship
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In Ireland we only have 2.1% of our ocean protected. We want to see this increase to at least 30% by 2030.
At Fair Seas we seek to protect, conserve and restore Ireland’s unique marine environment. Our ambition is to see Ireland become a world leader in marine protection, giving our species, habitats and coastal communities the opportunity to thrive.
Fair Seas Conference 2023
Save the date! On June 8th 2023 Fair Seas will host it’s inaugural conference in Cork to coincide with World Ocean Day.
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty for The High Seas, signed!
Until now there has been little-to-no oversight of the activities that are occurring on the high seas. This means that many activities such as deep-sea mining and industrial fishing that take place on the high seas are unregulated, unreported and sometimes illegal.
Ireland in EU Court Over Failure to Protect Nature
Ireland has been summoned to the European Court of Justice due to its persistent failure to meet its obligations under the Habitats Directive and properly designate Special Areas of Conservation (SACs).