A Manifesto for Nature Read it here birdwatchireland.ie/app/uploads/20… BirdWatch Ireland has published a Manifesto for Nature: a set of proposals for the next government to restore nature in Ireland, to address declines in biodiversity, habitats and tackle climate change.

It will be interesting to see if there is an effect on fish populations, and possibly more importantly if the effect is considered when considering CPUE. Marine Conservation Society @MarPAMM_project MBA - Marine Biological Association EU Maritime & Fish [email protected] theguardian.com/business/2020/…

This is interesting in terms of a new discipline, "planetary health". What is happening now is hopefully a wake up call for the human race to reduce the locust effect and move [further] towards more sustainable consumption. British Ecological Society nature theguardian.com/environment/20…

Marine Protected Areas(MPAs) are a proven tool for the protection & restoration of the marine environment. But what, if any, spatial target should be set? 10% by 2020, 30% by 2030, 50% by 2050? Read more in our April newsletter #MarinePlanning #OurOcean mailchi.mp/7e51d6d8c8a5/s…

Orca pair in Strangford Lough, County Down last night. The unmistakable John Coe at the front with Aquarius behind. Only the second time in 58 years they have been seen in Strangford Lough! Ulster Wildlife NT Strangford Lough Barra Best Irish Wildlife Trust VisitStrangfordLough Ireland's Wildlife

Climate change in deep oceans could be seven times faster by middle of century, report says theguardian.com/environment/20…

Delighted to see that the UK Government has concluded that marine protected areas are not only a good thing, but that we should have more of them! gov.uk/government/new…

The post mortem is underway of the rare Sowerby's beaked whale that died in Wicklow over the weekend. We are hoping that this examination will help us understand more about the biology of these deep diving whales. Thanks to Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for their help.

To achieve an ecologically coherent network of MPAs we need to designate the species and habitat gaps in our seas. Over the next few weeks we'll be taking a look at some of these species and habitats. Check out some of the factsheets here: nimtf.org/marine-protect…

Another deep diving species reported stranded to the IWDG. This time Waterville, Co Kerry. Looks like a Sowerby's beaked whale in very poor nutritive condition. Photos by David O'Connell.

MarPAMM is making good progress in stakeholder networking within Irish Regions through online/digital engagement. Take this survey to share your views on marine management: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MarPAMM #AFBI_NI #BWI #MarPAMM

After years of blood, sweat and tears.... it's finally submitted #PhD #feelsgood #readyfortheviva

This completely unregulated activity has the potential to drastically impact feeding opportunities for many marine species in Irish waters. It is a real shame to see this act overturned. theskipper.ie/high-court-ove…

This is interesting. With the current uptake of addressing 'blue carbon' it will be interesting to see if these microplastic sinks inhibit carbon sequestration. Ulster Wildlife @seadeepni @MarPAMM_project mdpi.com/2673-1924/2/1/…

When work finally gives you a project hat and it's too small, it becomes your child's. @MarPAMM_project Interreg Europe

Hectic afternoon of #cetacean watching from #RVCelticExplorer between Malin Head and Islay. Tallies included 4 Humpback and 20 Minke Whales, 25 White-sided, 26 Risso's, 2 Bottlenose and 250 Common Dolphins... plus one very happy Marine Mammal Observer! #WESPAS

A new individual Humpback #Whale, nicknamed ‘Orion’, has been sighted for the first time in Irish waters, approx 60 kilometres north-northwest of Malin Head, #Donegal 🐳 Sighted on board the #RVCelticExplorer by Dr Justin Judge Irish Whale and Dolphin Group 👉 bit.ly/2WkNHVL Marine Institute Research Vessels

A good angle here on the topical (and often taboo) subject of overpopulation and climate change. medium.com/enquetes-ecoso…

A great and simple initiative to get involved in!