During the last four weeks the Marine Institure have joined together with a host of organisations across the country to launch the 2021 Oceans of Learning series, to celebrate our seas and Ireland's marine resource. There is something for everyone…
It’s time to act for the health of our ocean and for the benefit of the Atlantic communities
All-Atlantic2021 Conference to launch new online pledging platform aiming to find concrete solutions for ocean health An innovative Pledging Campaign was launched in the framework of the All-Atlantic2021 Conference, on May 27th. The initiative exemplifies how the All-Atlantic research and…
Celebrating the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea Ocean Literacy Festival on the 22nd of May as part of EMD2021
Discover the Atlantic and the North Sea, meet passionate people, learn about the ocean and it threats, explore new solutions! Irish Ocean Literacy Network Members from the island of Ireland are delighted to participate in the first-ever Atlantic Ocean and…
Preparations underway for an exciting month of marine events online this May
May 2021 is fast approaching and it’s going to be busy, with lots of marine events happening online across Ireland and Europe. But how can you get involved? The Irish Ocean Literacy Network is proud to be part of a…
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Leave No Trace Ireland Invite IOLN members to the launch of their new training network.
Dear Members, Leave no Trace Ireland would like to invite you to the launch of their new training network. The aim of our new training network is to connect with and support our Leave No Trace trainers and training centrescreate…
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World Water Day 2021 – focus on the value of water and Reimagining Irish Rivers.
Water is a vital natural asset and resource that means different things to different people. World Water Day on March 22 highlights the value of clean water by asking: “What does water mean to you?” That is an important question, because we…
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Galway Atlantaquaria lends its voice to the Global Coalition United for Biodiversity
On this World Wildlife Day, Galway Atlantaquaria is proud to officially join the European Commission’s Global Coalition, ‘#UnitedforBiodiversity’. The Coalition, which was launched exactly one year ago by EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, calls on…
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Irish Ocean Literacy Network delighted to attend the European Maritime Day Conference 2021
At the heart of European Maritime Day is a 2-day conference, which will take place this year on the 21st and 22nd of May. High level plenary sessions including inspirational speakers and leadership exchanges and stakeholders’ workshops attract delegates and…
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IWDG Launch Ireland’s Blubber Book; Flukes Junior Vol 1 an educational resource for primary school children
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group advocate for a better understanding of cetaceans and their habitats through education and research. We believe that the first step in becoming an ocean literate and informed society, starts with our youngest citizens. We…
Ocean Plastic Project hits the shores of West Cork
Founded in 2018, the West Cork Ocean Plastics Project is the brainchild of Irish Ocean Literacy Network member Rory Jackson. The project, which works with transitional year students from a number of secondary schools in the local area, is researching…
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