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Seanad passes motion calling on State to protect half of Ireland’s marine life

May 24th, 2018 The Seanad has passed a motion calling for the Government to protect half of Ireland’s seas and ocean with community-driven Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The motion calls on the government to publish an Oceans Bill to meet its European and International obligations and protect 50 per cent Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 7 yearsMay 24, 2018 ago

International

Chile creates one of world’s largest marine protected area around Easter Island

September 17th, 2017 The Chilean government has made a landmark international decision to make the waters around Easter Island one of the world’s largest protected marine areas. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the decision at the Fourth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC4) held last week in Valparaiso, Chile. According Read more…

By Dan Connell, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2017 ago