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

Plastic litter that has ended up in the ocean is taking a special toll on marine life

Coastwatch urges Minister to take ‘leadership’ role in managing fragile marine habitats

Responsibilities for managing the coastal zone are to be transferred to local authorities

Environmental campaigner Karin Dubsky and her husband Paul’s scheme refused by An Bord Pleanála

Have all the house mice fled Connemara? Or the harbour seals Co Louth? The All-Ireland Mammal Atlas is charting nature’s progress

A recent poll shows that the public are in favour of a revival of deposit-and- return systems. The chief bottle washers, however, remain unconvinced