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.
€25 Million MPA Life Funding Announced by Government
While the MPA LIFE project is a very welcomed tool for conserving marine biodiversity, it is only one piece of the puzzle.
Rally For Ireland’s Seas
On September 25, 2024, we gathered outside Dáil Éireann for the Rally 4 Ireland’s Seas, and what an unforgettable day it was!
Emma Armshaw on board Celtic Mist
It’s easy to forget that the land we live on is only 10 percent of Ireland’s total area. Emma reflects on a week on board the Celtic Mist.
A Day in The Life of An Irish Tern Warden
Kilcoole Little Tern colony has grown from 20 pairs in the 1980s to 270 pairs in 2024 thanks to active management from Birdwatch Ireland.
Irish citizens continuously show support for stronger marine protection
New survey once again highlights Irish citizen's concern for ocean health and desire to see more actions taken to safeguard it.
Sustainable Development Goal 14 – Life Below Water
Sustainable Development Goal 14: to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Fair Seas Offshore Renewable Energy Policy Position
This policy position reflects on six key issues pertaining to the development of offshore renewables in the Irish maritime area.
New Protection for Ireland’s Cetaceans – explained
Harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphins added as Qualifying Interests to 16 marine and coastal SACs.
EU Nature Restoration Law – A Deep Dive
Here we look at the recently passed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) and what it means for life in the ocean.
5 Ways To Reframe Blue Monday
Let's connect to the ocean and reframe Blue Monday to leave you feeling fresh, happy and a part of the bigger (blue) picture.
What did COP28 achieve for Fair Seas?
COP28 wrapped up in Dubai this week. The climate talks were controversial from the get-go.
Seabirds and Marine Life Thrive Along the Donegal and Sligo Coast
The Fair Seas Revitalising Our Seas report identifies 16 areas of interest (AOI) for MPA designation in Irish waters. The area of coast spanning Donegal to Sligo is one of these areas. It may be the smallest AOI identified in the Fair Seas Revitalising Our Seas report, covering just 0.29% of Ireland’s maritime area, but […]
