National Biodiversity Week: Quilty Bay displays marine riches
Coastwatch event probes climate change, storms and threat of invasive species
Coastwatch event probes climate change, storms and threat of invasive species
Environmentalists say Irish seagrass beds need to be comprehensively mapped
Seagrasses can capture carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests
Minister welcomes move to convene Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity later this year
Coastwatch survey finds decline in single-use plastic items after prohibition
Some local authorities, volunteer clean-up groups and Irish Business Against Litter deserve credit for recent improvement
Seagrass is a vital habitat for many marine species and acts as a ‘blue carbon’ store
Scale-up of marine protected areas (MPAs) follows criticism of ‘snail’s pace’ of progress
Seagrasses help to slow climate change and biodiversity loss, says Coastwatch
Balls on Dollymount Strand appear similar to those used for industrial cooling, says EPA
Verified reports of deaths and circumstantial evidence animals trapped in ‘bycatch’
Wipes clog up treatment systems and make them less efficient, says Coastwatch
Such plants are 35 times more efficient at capturing and storing carbon than tropical forests
Wipes, which are favoured by many for their ease of use, found on 12.2% of our shoreline
Materials stored in barrels scheduled to be removed by helicopter after being secured
What do environmental groups want politicians to do to protect the natural world?
‘The turnaround is massive. We think it’s happening because of behavioural change’
Verona Murphy eliminated on fourth count but plans to run in next general election
Key issue for all candidates is that a lot of people are unaware an election is coming up
Environmentalist says she would ‘use the platform to shout for biodiversity’
‘We are seeing climate change on the ground. It’s happening now,’ warns group director
Creation of special zones key to tackling over-fishing and biodiversity loss, conference told
Volunteers in Coastwatch Shore Survey say wipes appear as ‘long, grey ropes’ on shores
EU crackdown on plastic pollution needs to focus more on prevention of use, say Coastwatch Ireland
Events aims to celebrate wildlife and raise awareness of damage being done to environment
Coastwatch voluteers finds 18 bottles for every 500 metres of shoreline
Analysis exposes surge in nitrate seepage due to farming, tyre nuisance and plastic hazards
NUI Galway zoologist appeals for reports of sightings of dangerous marine animals
Now that seaweed is big business, industry is wading in to the lives of traditional harvesters
Anticipated Great Repeal Bill could undo 800 EU environmental laws in wake of Brexit
Call for authorities North and south to introduce ‘deposit on return scheme’ for drinks containers
‘Snapshot’ study on 3.5% of the Irish coastline regards erosion as greatest threat to shore
Putrid smelling globules may be linked to pollution at sea, says Coastwatch Europe
In times long past, Zostera fringed every sheltered coast on both sides of the North Atlantic
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices