National Biodiversity Week: Quilty Bay displays marine riches
Coastwatch event probes climate change, storms and threat of invasive species
Blue carbon habitats are valued for rich biodiversity and carbon storage
Environmentalists say Irish seagrass beds need to be comprehensively mapped
Marine forests are a patchwork of life and opportunity
Seagrasses can capture carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests
Government must intervene to protect vulnerable seagrass beds, says NGO
Minister welcomes move to convene Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity later this year
‘Poo bags’ and face masks now common among coastal litter
Coastwatch survey finds decline in single-use plastic items after prohibition
The Irish Times view on littered beaches: Leave no trace
Some local authorities, volunteer clean-up groups and Irish Business Against Litter deserve credit for recent improvement
Vital seagrass beds being ‘overwhelmed by invasive alien seaweed’ – Coastwatch warns
Seagrass is a vital habitat for many marine species and acts as a ‘blue carbon’ store
Radical overhaul of marine planning to begin with draft Bill this week
Scale-up of marine protected areas (MPAs) follows criticism of ‘snail’s pace’ of progress
World Environment Day: Public called on to log seagrass lawns and meadows
Seagrasses help to slow climate change and biodiversity loss, says Coastwatch
Blue balls washed up on Dublin beaches prompt calls for investigation
Balls on Dollymount Strand appear similar to those used for industrial cooling, says EPA
Dolphin and seal deaths in Waterford Harbour spur call for inquiry
Verified reports of deaths and circumstantial evidence animals trapped in ‘bycatch’
‘Wet wipes ban needed’ to combat storm water overflows, raw sewage discharges
Wipes clog up treatment systems and make them less efficient, says Coastwatch
Seagrass on Irish coastline part of global habitat in decline - report
Such plants are 35 times more efficient at capturing and storing carbon than tropical forests
Wet wipes a growing beach waste, says Coastwatch report
Wipes, which are favoured by many for their ease of use, found on 12.2% of our shoreline
Waste materials to be airlifted from MV Alta wreck
Materials stored in barrels scheduled to be removed by helicopter after being secured
A manifesto for nature: How politicians can protect the environment
What do environmental groups want politicians to do to protect the natural world?
Coastwatch litter survey reveals encouraging trend
‘The turnaround is massive. We think it’s happening because of behavioural change’
Wexford byelection: Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne tops poll
Verona Murphy eliminated on fourth count but plans to run in next general election
Wexford byelection: Main rivals face off over homelessness
Key issue for all candidates is that a lot of people are unaware an election is coming up
Karin Dubsky among Green Party candidates for by-elections
Environmentalist says she would ‘use the platform to shout for biodiversity’
Decline of carbon-capturing seagrass concerning, says Coastwatch Ireland
‘We are seeing climate change on the ground. It’s happening now,’ warns group director
State urged to ramp up protection of ‘inadequate’ sea habitats
Creation of special zones key to tackling over-fishing and biodiversity loss, conference told
Wet wipes choking up coastlines and sewage systems, report finds
Volunteers in Coastwatch Shore Survey say wipes appear as ‘long, grey ropes’ on shores
Environmentalists call for alternatives to single-use plastics
EU crackdown on plastic pollution needs to focus more on prevention of use, say Coastwatch Ireland
Biodiversity week: ‘Natural world should be protected for all our benefit’
Events aims to celebrate wildlife and raise awareness of damage being done to environment
Plastic bottles ‘most common form of marine litter’
Coastwatch voluteers finds 18 bottles for every 500 metres of shoreline
Coastwatch survey reveals myriad litter and pollution problems
Analysis exposes surge in nitrate seepage due to farming, tyre nuisance and plastic hazards
Storm Ophelia may have swept Portuguese men o’ war our way
NUI Galway zoologist appeals for reports of sightings of dangerous marine animals
What’s happening with our seaweed and why should we care?
Now that seaweed is big business, industry is wading in to the lives of traditional harvesters
Post-Brexit laws may damage environment in North, forum hears
Anticipated Great Repeal Bill could undo 800 EU environmental laws in wake of Brexit
Plastic bottles ‘dumped on 83% of Irish shorelines’
Call for authorities North and south to introduce ‘deposit on return scheme’ for drinks containers
Litter poses greater threat than pollution to coastline, audit finds
‘Snapshot’ study on 3.5% of the Irish coastline regards erosion as greatest threat to shore
Rancid ‘balls of fat’ wash up on north Mayo coastline
Putrid smelling globules may be linked to pollution at sea, says Coastwatch Europe
Another Life: Refuge and nursery in our undersea meadows
In times long past, Zostera fringed every sheltered coast on both sides of the North Atlantic
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