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With collaboration throughout Ireland’s Marine Protected Area process, Ireland’s waters continue to support coastal communities and wildlife.

Ocean literacy is the understanding of our individual and collective impact on the ocean and its impact on our lives and wellbeing

Ireland's current MPA network lacks monitoring and management, rendering the areas ineffective. New legislation must address this.

While the MPA LIFE project is a very welcomed tool for conserving marine biodiversity, it is only one piece of the puzzle.

On September 25, 2024, we gathered outside Dáil Éireann for the Rally 4 Ireland’s Seas, and what an unforgettable day it was!

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.

Kilcoole Little Tern colony has grown from 20 pairs in the 1980s to 270 pairs in 2024 thanks to active management from Birdwatch Ireland.

New survey once again highlights Irish citizen's concern for ocean health and desire to see more actions taken to safeguard it.

Joint statement by Fair Seas and Wind Energy Ireland as Oireachtas summer break means the wait for the Marine Protected Areas Bill goes on.

Sustainable Development Goal 14: to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Five-month operation surveyed over 3200 kilometres of coastline raising fresh concerns about lack of monitoring of Ireland’s inshore waters.

Fair Seas is urging the government to use the remaining 25 days of this Dáil term to introduce new laws protecting Ireland’s seas.

Ireland’s eighth national park will be located off the coast of Kerry.

This policy position reflects on six key issues pertaining to the development of offshore renewables in the Irish maritime area.

Harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphins added as Qualifying Interests to 16 marine and coastal SACs.