End of an era for ‘Celtic Mist’ research vessel. The yacht once owned by Charles Haughey will carry out its final surveys this year. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group […]
Time running out to protect Ireland’s seas. Fair Seas unveils giant sand art as further delays to legislation are confirmed. Fair Seas, the coalition of leading environmental organisations and networks, […]
Delaying Action on Ocean Protection Will Cost Ireland More Fair Seas says Budget 2026 is key test for Government’s commitment to Ireland’s seas A coalition of leading environmental organisations and […]
Four out of five people surveyed say Government is not doing enough to protect Ireland’s seas. Fair Seas says Government confusion is delaying crucial marine conservation laws Fair Seas says a […]
Fair Seas calls for greater clarity on government’s pledge on Marine Protected Areas. Mention of Marine Protected Areas welcome in Programme for Government, but reassurance required on passage of new […]
Fair Seas welcomes MPA LIFE Ireland project, but concerns remain Responding on behalf of Fair Seas to today’s announcement, Sorley McCaughey said “We welcome the MPA LIFE project as we […]
Marine groups stage rally outside Dáil over delays to new law. Fair Seas reminds politicians of pledges on MPA bill as government enters final months Fair Seas lead a rally […]
Report highlights urgent need for more surveys of Ireland’s ocean. Five-month operation surveyed over 3200 kilometres of Cork, Kerry and Clare coastlines. A new report from Fair Seas and the […]
Fair Seas Highlights Inexcusable Delays to Marine Protection Legislation Government misses another target to introduce Marine Protected Area Bill Government credibility on its commitment to key environmental legislation is wearing […]
Report shows all Irish inshore waters will be under pressure from climate change. Fair Seas research finds half of Irish waters are more resilient to effects of global warming A […]
Fair Seas welcome funding announcement for Ireland. Fair Seas welcomes the announcement of €25 million in new funding for the protection of Ireland’s seas. Speaking in response to the announcement […]
Fair Seas welcome Biodiversity Action Plan and call for immediate implementation. A coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental organisations has welcomed Ireland’s new National Biodiversity Action Plan published today by the […]
Wexford designer wins national award for work with Fair Seas. Fair Seas and Wexford-based design agency Lands have been recognised at the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) 2023 Awards […]
Fair Seas highlights urgent need to protect Ireland’s ocean at Dun Laoghaire event. Fair Seas says time is running out to protect Ireland’s marine environment. There are just 16 Dáil […]
Huge opportunity to protect Ireland’s marine environment. Fair Seas says climate and nature fund offers huge opportunity to protect Ireland’s marine environment. Fair Seas says ringfencing 2% of the new €3bn […]
Irish Ocean Literacy Survey Reveals Deep Connection and Concern For Marine Environment Fair Seas shares early results and encourages people to take part ahead of deadline Fair Seas has published […]
Fair Seas highlights urgent need for marine protection. Campaign group issues call for legislation ahead of event in Clare. Fair Seas has expressed disappointment at the lack of progress on […]
Fair Seas Reveals Survey Results Three-quarters believe protection and restoration of marine wildlife should be government priority The inaugural Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference will today hear how three […]
Scientists ask “how well do you know Ireland’s seas?” Nationwide survey launched to test our ‘ocean literacy’ and inform plans for the future. Fair Seas has launched its first Ocean […]