THREE QUARTERS OF PEOPLE BELIEVE LACK OF POLITICAL WILL IS BIGGEST THREAT TO IRELAND’S MARINE ENVIRONMENT
76% of Irish people believe “lack of political will to protect or manage the ocean effectively” is the greatest threat to Ireland’s seas.
FAIR SEAS GARNERS PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION – TWO DESIGN PROJECTS AMONG TOP 100 IN IRELAND FOR 2022
Our visual brand identity and a scientific report are now included in the 100 Archive, a living record of Irish communication design.
Protecting ocean life is good for nature, people and business
The majority of the people of Ireland are aware of the deterioration ocean health and want more efforts to protect marine life.
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.
People, nature and volunteerism while sailing ‘The Greater Skellig Coast’
We are fortunate, it seems we already have a wealth of willing volunteers in tow. Now all we need are the new MPA designations.
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
What can you do to help Ireland’s seas?
We have compiled a list of how you can get involved with different organisations around the country and help us secure greater protection for the amazing habitats and species in Irish waters.
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
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.
Shark Week: Spurdog Sharks in Ireland
DYK: Spurdogs can live to be 75 years old. Their old age and slow growth make them vulnerable to overfishing.