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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 Reaction to Programme for Government 2025
Plans to expand the MPA network are welcome, but an ambitious MPA law is needed so Ireland can meet its EU and international obligations.
FAIR SEAS AND WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY CALL FOR IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT ACTION ON MARINE PROTECTED AREAS BILL
Joint statement by Fair Seas and Wind Energy Ireland as Oireachtas summer break means the wait for the Marine Protected Areas Bill goes on.