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Ireland supports a rich maritime biodiversity and heritage and is home to some of the most iconic seabird colonies in Europe.

 

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Speaking out for the marine environment

 

Ocean & Climate Change

The ocean is a key driver of global weather patterns and mitigates global warming through the cycling of carbon and carbon sequestration. Life in the ocean is under immense strain from global warming.

 

Marine Protected Areas

Working to protect marine life

BirdWatch Ireland advocates for the protection, conservation and restoration of marine habitats and the biodiversity it sustains aswell as the benefits for people. We are actively advocating and campaigning for greater protections for seabirds, marine protected areas and sustainable marine spatial planning.

Fair Seas Campaign

Advocating for effective marine protected areas

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Protecting a High Seas Seabird Haven from Seafloor to Sea Surface

North Atlantic Current & Evalanov Sea (NACES) basin Marine Protected Area

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Ending Overfishing

Overfishing disrupts the balance of life in our oceans, affecting marine life from seabird colonies to the deep sea.

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Life on the Edge

Seabirds and fisheries in Irish waters.

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Ocean and Climate Change

The ocean is a key driver of global weather patterns and mitigates global warming through the cycling of carbon and carbon sequestration. Life in the ocean is under immense strain from global warming.

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Marine Blog

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AdvocacyMarineMarine BlogPolicy and AdvocacyMichael D Higgins calls “younger people, informed people and many, many frustrated old people” to protect our oceans
July 3, 2024

Michael D Higgins calls “younger people, informed people and many, many frustrated old people” to protect our oceans

On Thursday 27th June, the Fair Seas coalition and partners were invited to attend President Michael D. Higgins’ fifth garden party of 2024. The President is BirdWatch Ireland's patron. The…
Important Bird and Biodiversity AreasPolicy and AdvocacySeabirdsBirdWatch Ireland Publishes 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
July 3, 2025

BirdWatch Ireland Publishes 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds in Ireland

These sites should be the basis for new Protected Areas and inform the location of offshore wind farms. Check out our Seabird IBAs webpage and the interactive map. Today, on July…

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