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’ FILM SHINES LIGHT ON NORTHWEST COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND URGES ACTION FOR MARINE CONSERVATION
A short film featuring the views of local communities from Donegal and Sligo who depend on the sea to make a living is set to receive its online premiere next week.
CLIMATE REPORT CARD ‘OFFERS GLIMMER OF HOPE IN AN OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITY’
They gave the Government a C+ grade for “moderate progress” on its own climate and environmental promises. However, ‘Water and the Marine’ was one of the lowest categories, scoring 5 out of 10.
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
FAIR SEAS WELCOMES NEW MEASURES TO PROTECT DUNDALK BAY
Press release The coalition group, Fair Seas, is welcoming the confirmation that Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue has signed off on fisheries management measures for Dundalk Bay SAC. The Fisheries Natura Declarations set out a number of prohibitions and restrictions in a small area inside the bay which is mapped out on […]
FAIR SEAS HIGHLIGHTS URGENT NEED FOR MARINE PROTECTION
The free event takes place at Shannon Dolphin Centre, Merchants Quay, Kilrush, Co Clare from 6pm to 8pm on Friday August 4th
FAIR SEAS WELCOME NEW CONSERVATION AREA BUT SEEK REASSURANCE OVER MANAGEMENT
Fair Seas wants to see all Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) properly managed.
FAIR SEAS EVENT TO SHOWCASE WONDERS OFF KERRY COAST
Organisers are inviting the public to attend a talk about the whales, dolphins and porpoises that call this part of the country home.
FAIR SEAS REPORT IDENTIFIES FUNDS NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT IRELAND’S OCEAN
Ireland can save its ocean biodiversity by spending approximately €55 million between 2024 and 2030.
THREE-QUARTERS BELIEVE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF MARINE WILDLIFE SHOULD BE GOVERNMENT PRIORITY
Fair Seas has revealed the results of its latest RED C survey, carried out to learn about Irish people’s connection to the sea and ocean.
‘HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW IRELAND’S SEAS?’
Ocean Literacy Survey, to find out how well people in Ireland know the waters around us and how they use them.
FAIR SEAS TO HOST LANDMARK CONFERENCE ON WORLD OCEAN DAY
Cork event to bring together ocean advocates, global experts, key stakeholders, government and industry.
FAIR SEAS NAMED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL CHAMPION
Fair Seas is recognised for its ongoing work to protect, conserve and restore Ireland’s unique marine environment.
