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"What I really hope, is change" - Seán Ronayne speaking to us after his keynote address at the Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference 2026
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The full @fairseas.ie Ocean Week Conference is now available to watch back here: youtu.be/rQ5_e8PX_ys?...
Another great discussion at Green Drinks last night with Jack Morley of Rewildlife! Hope through action 💚
Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@therewildli...
Effective Marine Protection Areas (MPAs) are the best way forward to improving fish populations 🐟
@irishexaminer.bsky.social did a 4 page spread on the @fairseas.ie campaign, including a piece featuring IWT Marine Advocacy Officer Grace Carr
www.irishexaminer.com/special-repo...
⚠️ The River Glyde fish kill exposes ongoing failure to protect Ireland’s waterways
On 4 June 2026, news broke of a devastating fish kill in the River Glyde, Co. Louth. The IWT calls for prosecution + urgent action to address agricultural pollution.
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This #WorldOceanDay, tell destructive industries to take their #HandsOffNature 🌊
iwt.ie/what-we-do/h... ✍️
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Some initial reflections ahead of the Fair Seas Conference as ocean advocates from across Ireland start to gather ahead of the big day on June 3rd.
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☀️ Move with Nature: Summer Solstice at the Burren 🌼
📅 Sat 20 June
The Summer Solstice, Grianstad an tSamhraidh (“sun-stop” in Irish), is the longest day of the year. To celebrate this, we will visit the biodiverse & unique meadows of the Burren.
Details: iwt.ie/events/
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"300% increase in local income of small-scale fishers over 5 years."
Could this be the same for Irish fishing communities with well-designed MPAs?
Now we can learn from their process and ensure the same benefits can be gained for Irish communities.
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First public consultation on Ireland’s draft National Nature Restoration Plan is now open
Deadline for submissions is 1 July.
Have your say
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www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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“Effective Marine Protection Areas (MPAs) are the best way forward to improving fish populations," says Grace Carr of Irish Wildlife Trust
www.irishexaminer.com
The River Glyde fish kill exposes ongoing failure to protect Ireland's waterways. It is not an isolated tragedy. It is another warning.
