On behalf of the IOLN Secretariat and Steering Group we would like to say thank you to all the people whose passion for the ocean shone through this World Ocean Day, as we shared virtual events and activities from around…
West Cork Ocean Plastic Project
Oceans Plastic Project was started 2 years ago to research the plastic waste along the Atlantic and Irish seacoasts of Ireland. Primarily starting in West Cork working together with the Transition /4th year Secondary School Students. We now have 3…
First Virtual Ocean Literacy Summit – recordings available to access now
On the occasion of World Oceans Day, UNESCO’s IOC, in collaboration with Ocean Wise, EuroGOOS and Experiential Atelier, held the first Virtual Ocean Literacy Summit. The Summit was officially launched in collaboration with: IPMEN, COSEE, CaNOE, NMEA, Australian Marine Education…
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Scoil na Mara – Episode 1 Online Now
Inspired by a love and fascination for the sea, Mairead, a leave no trace trainer from Scoil na Mara West Cork has created this brilliant video to help promote awareness and protection of the ocean and the wonders that surround the Irish…
Herman, first ever Gynandromorph crab found in Ireland
'Herman', the Gynandromorph spider Crab IWDG Strandings Network member and former director, Kevin Mac Cormick was alerted to the discovery of an "unusual" Spider Crab on Thursday last, 30th April. Local fisherman James Walsh on board his vessel "My Sophie"…
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World Sailing Sustainability Education Programme
Irish Sailing is excited to introduce the World Sailing Sustainability Education Programme. The programme has been developed with The Ocean Race for use by sailing clubs and parents as part of it the World Sailing Agenda 2030 - sailing's commitment to…
Our Network , working together while staying apart
Dear IOLN Members, we hope you are looking after yourselves and staying strong. There has been a huge #CommunityResponseIRL to the challenges of the COVID 19 pandemic and we would like to share some of these supports and links with…
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Meet the Explorers Team
The Explorers Meet the Team, facts and resources for home school are now available on the explorers website and through the Explorers Education Social Media pages . These include: Learning about the Explorer Teams favourite factsCreating an ocean school at…
Your IOLNetwork in 2020
Our Steering Group Members, 2020 Working towards an Ocean Literate Society As the Secretariat made its way to the Environmental Research Unit in National University of Ireland Cork, we were thinking about how far the IOLN has come since its…
Irish Ocean Literacy Network participates in UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
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.....
