Global day of action against marine litter
Read moreTwenty countries participated in a 24-hour ‘Global Big Weigh-In’, removing 10.4 tonnes of litter from beaches, rivers, parks lake and coastlines, in a coordinated day of environmental action.
“The only way we can tackle a big problem like climate change or ocean pollution is if we all are on the same page and work…
Ireland defends action to protect marine habitats
Read moreSleeping Giant, Ventry, Co Kerry. Expanded MPA network required to protect threatened marine species, habitats and ecosystems
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has told Ocean Focus it will ‘vigorously defend the huge progress made’ in marine habitats, in its obligations under the Habitats Directive…
€35m for community climate action plans
Read moreHundreds of projects supported through a five-year,€50 million climate action fund to 2027.
Earth’s climate spirals out of control
Read moreThe Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean, and melting of ice.
“Planet Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Every key climate indicator is flashing red. When history repeats itself eleven…
Biodiversity decline across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems
Read moreThe State of Europe’s environment is ‘not good’ and is facing continued degradation, overexploitation and biodiversity loss, despite ‘significant progress’ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Impacts of accelerating climate change are an ‘urgent challenge’, and the outlook for most environmental…
Aquaculture
State funding to support Irish aquaculture businesses
March 8, 2021/by Gillian MillsFunding for mussel and oyster farmers impacted by coronavirus
October 22, 2020/by Gillian MillsState support in Ireland’s aquaculture sector
July 1, 2020/by Gillian MillsRecruitment underway to Aquaculture Accelerator Programme
May 20, 2020/by Gillian MillsFisheries
SeaMonitor research tracks vulnerable marine species
April 23, 2021/by Marine CorrespondentFisheries Control Agency appoints Irish executive director
April 22, 2021/by Gillian MillsSafety at sea survey for fishers and fish farmers
April 22, 2021/by Gillian MillsCommission revokes Ireland’s fish weighing derogation
April 20, 2021/by Gillian MillsCoastal Tourism and Islands
Capturing Ireland’s seascapes for future marine planning
July 27, 2020/by Gillian MillsAnother ‘Lisbon 1755 tsumani’ could see two metre waves hitting Irish coastline
June 27, 2020/by Gillian MillsVirtual Island Summit: Ireland to connect with 10,000 islanders worldwide
June 24, 2020/by Gillian MillsCold water shock warning as bathing areas reopen
May 22, 2020/by Gillian MillsCruising
Local boats take majority of silverware in Ireland’s biggest sailing event
July 22, 2019/by Gillian MillsIlen returns to Dublin Bay after two decades
May 16, 2019/by Gillian MillsIrish rookies in La Solitaire Urgo Le Figaro
August 23, 2018/by Guest WriterFirst milestone crossed in Golden Globe Race
August 2, 2018/by Guest WriterCulture / History
Planning permission quashed at historic Bullock Harbour
August 5, 2020/by Gillian MillsPERICLES: mapping Ireland’s coastal and maritime heritage
March 19, 2020/by Gillian MillsAll in a Row on the River Liffey to raise funds for water charities
November 18, 2019/by Gillian MillsState recognition of Ireland’s floating heritage
July 22, 2019/by Gillian MillsEnvironment / Freshwater Focus
Global day of action against marine litter
August 4, 2026/by Gillian MillsBiodiversity decline across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems
October 27, 2025/by Gillian MillsIreland’s salmon angling season opens under ‘careful management’
January 5, 2021/by Gillian MillsWarming lake temperatures endanger Arctic charr
November 17, 2020/by Gillian MillsMarine
Ireland defends action to protect marine habitats
June 16, 2026/by Gillian MillsNew study reveals marine migratory behaviour of salmon
July 22, 2021/by Gillian MillsCapturing Ireland’s blue carbon potential
June 21, 2021/by Gillian MillsMarine Institute marks World Ocean Day
June 8, 2021/by Gillian MillsMaritime
Brexit readiness end of transition period
September 10, 2020/by Gillian MillsECJ rules against Ireland’s marine casualty investigation structure
August 18, 2020/by Gillian MillsFive year future-proofing plan for Rosslare Europort
July 3, 2020/by Gillian MillsIreland’s maritime safety regulations must be reviewed
March 31, 2020/by Guest WriterOutside Ireland
Food Security and nutrition: fisheries gets on the agenda
December 12, 2014/by Guest WriterHerring import ban to EU lifted against Faroe Islands
August 18, 2014/by Guest WriterHistoric day for small-scale fisheries
July 5, 2014/by Guest WriterCFP reform and implications for small-scale fisheries
July 31, 2013/by Guest WriterSeafood Business
Action plan for seafood, agri-food and forestry sectors
April 15, 2021/by Gillian MillsHarvesting rainwater to green seafood processing
March 10, 2021/by Marine CorrespondentStrong Irish performance in pelagic exports to Africa
January 14, 2021/by Gillian MillsAdvice for Ireland’s seafood businesses post Brexit
January 8, 2021/by Gillian MillsOcean Energy
€35m for community climate action plans
May 12, 2026/by Gillian MillsEarth’s climate spirals out of control
March 26, 2026/by Gillian MillsShell to float Emerald offshore wind energy project
January 27, 2021/by Gillian MillsOffshore energy strategy for a climate neutral future
November 23, 2020/by Gillian MillsInshore Ireland Publishing received a Trading Online Voucher through Local Enterprise Office, Galway





