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O’ Mahony & Hunt welcome news of 'Hope Spot' designation in off Ireland's Greater Skellig Coast
Biodiversity

New Spot of Hope for Ireland’s Ocean Conservation Movement

Ireland is home to a newly designated ‘Hope Spot’ off the Greater Skellig Coast in an area noted to have high conservation value for biodiversity.  Hope Spots are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean and designated by the global marine conservation movement Mission Blue. The Greater Read more…

By admin, 1 weekJanuary 31, 2023 ago
Opinion

Opinion: Fair Seas – Ireland’s new campaign to improve ocean health

25 February 2022 A Marine Protected Area or ‘MPA’ is a vital tool in improving ocean health. MPAs are being created by nations across the globe to help fight against climate change and protect biodiversity. So given their importance and the ecological crises we find ourselves in, why does Ireland Read more…

By admin, 12 monthsFebruary 25, 2022 ago
Biodiversity

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, 5 yearsMay 24, 2018 ago
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