Our Steering Group Members, 2020 Working towards an Ocean Literate Society IOLN Steering Group Conference call and Face to Face. As the Secretariat made its way to the Environmental Research Unit in UCCork we were thinking about how far the…
IOLN admins
The Irish Ocean Literacy Network (IOLN) aims to bring together relevant institutes, agencies, researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), individuals and educators who are working towards the vision of “achieving an ocean literate society across the island of Ireland”.
OCEANSCAPE
We are part of the network, connect with us today! This is a great opportunity to connect Ocean Literacy advocates across the world, click on the image to learn more. About the Oceanscape project Oceanscape is an effort of the GEO…
IRELAND REPRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON THE FUTURE OF THE OCEAN
The Ocean is the most important natural feature on ‘Planet Earth’, covering two thirds of its surface, regulating its climate and providing half of the oxygen we breathe. Yet very few people are ‘Ocean Literate’, while the vast majority know very little about the Ocean, the threats facing it and how these can be managed to ensure Humanity’s future.....
Goose Barnacles
Goose Barnacles on driftwood, Grattan beach, Salthill. This January, beachwalkers got a wonderful surprise, as they gazed on the most unusual sight, and for most have never ever seen Goose barnacles in their life. As we were searching for mermaids…
Engineers Week 2020
Engineers Week 2020, click on the image to learn more. What is STEPS Engineers Week? Engineers Week promotes engineering and the importance of the profession to children in Ireland. In 2019, there were over 850 activities organised in the community.…
2020 a year of Ocean Literacy
As we look back at all the achivements of 1999 we know we have a lot more work to do in 2020, to realise the goals of the Irish Ocean Literacy Network.
INNOVATION and The Ocean Meeting, Dublin Zoo
IOLN Members at Dublin Zoo for Innovation and the Ocean day. The Irish Ocean Literacy Network IOLN, recently held a knowledge sharing, networking and training day ‘Innovation and the Ocean’ at the Education Centre of Dublin Zoo. The event attracted…
Would you like to join our Network?
We are looking for Ocean Heroes to join the Network. A call to action for the Ocean The Irish Ocean Literacy Network is currently seeking to grow its membership for 2019/20. In the last few months the IOLN activities have…
OCEAN DECADE
How will you celebrate the Ocean Decade? On 5 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, to be held from 2021 to 2030. This Decade will provide a common framework to ensure that ocean…
Upcoming events
Logo of the National Biodiversity Data Centre The National Biodiversity Data Centre runs an extensive programme of events each year. To obtain information and to book a place on any of the events, please click on the links below. http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/events/…
