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Coastwatch protects #wetlands & coastal #environment by raising public awareness of their values & demonstrating practical ways to save and restore them.

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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 1h
Upcoming Events --> coastwatch.org 🐟 October 7, 3pm at Wicklow Partnership Office, Wicklow 🪸 October 10, 11am at Moyrus Beach, Carna, Galway 🐚 October 10, 3pm at Lough Foyle, Donegal/Derry 🦀 October 12, 11am at Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway 🪼 October 14, 1pm at Ladies Beach, Salthill, Galway
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Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Elbow grease instead of bleach and let limpets do their job - important messages from @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social here www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Environmentalists’ plea to keep bleach off the beach when cleaning slippery steps
Chemical cleaners killing shellfish around piers, harbours and sea walls, says Coastwatch
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 24/06/2026
"We need to reclaim our wild salmon as a salmon of knowledge, as the emblem of Ireland, and try to restore conditions such that we bring back ecotourism and angling once a restoration has taken place." - Karin Dubsky of @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social thefishingdaily.com/irish-fishin...
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Salmon Farming Faces Fresh Scrutiny at Oireachtas Committee - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
Salmon farming faced fresh scrutiny as environmental groups challenged licensing, sea lice controls and open-net pens.
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Fergal O Dowd @fergodowd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Year 3 students from the BA in Heritage programme at @atu-ie.bsky.social Galway participating in the annual @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social survey. Blue skies and big spring tides made for a fun afternoon.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our next Survey training event will be Sept 23, 10am at Grattan Beach, Galway City. Join us on the shore and afterwards for coffee & questions at The Galway Atlantaquaria. Further info and RSVP here: www.coastwatch.org/event-detail...
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Free Coastwatch Survey Training at Grattan Beach, Galway City | Coastwatch Europe
Learn how to survey your local shore at 10am, Sept 23rd, Grattan Beach in Galway City! Meet at Grattan Beach at 10am (entrance where the lifeguard hut was/sand fences are) & Stay for coffee and surve...
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Book your 2026 Annual Autumn Citizen Science Survey units today! Survey info/booking here: www.coastwatch.org/all-ireland-... (Zoom in on the map until you see blue/white survey units)
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Thank you so much for all the hard work & laughter Milena! Best of luck!🌀💚
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Join us at Seafield Beach, Clare on Monday, July 27 for 100 Seagrass Beds Found by Citizen Scientists Map Launch by Minister Timmy Dooley TD! Please let us know if you plan on joining! @fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social @more4nature.eu @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @irishtimes.com
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Today we were in the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries, speaking on pollution prevention and enforcement. We really appreciated the questions asked and thought it was a very productive session. Very happy our four amazing interns could join us as well! @fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Save the Date! Coastwatch Conference: Coastal Zone Monitoring & Restoration with Informed Citizen Participation 9am-3pm, August 28, 2026 The Europe House, 5 Balfe St, Dublin as part of Irish EU Presidency Full Programme to follow!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Launch of Coastwatch bleach warning poster case on the Spirit of Shackleton with Enda O'Cioneen, Peter Scallan and coastwatchers Elise Merckel left, Karin Dubsky and Milena Kotzev. @fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @swanireland.ie @tcddublin.bsky.social
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Coastwatch & Galway County Council hosted a Seagrass Information, Celebration and Training Event on the Clare-Galway border in collaboration with Galway County Council. Out on the shore, the 30 participants visited Aughinish Causeway and Lough Murree. Thank you to all who joined!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Coastwatch's Karin Dubsky, Elise Merckel, Milena Kotzev and Patrick Veale amongst an excited crowd at The Rally for Ireland's Seas today in Dublin as Fair Seas's Jack O'Donovan Trá interview with a budding marine biologist has everyone in stitches! @fairseas.ie @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 08/05/2026
Hazardous Chemicals Not Needed To Keep Piers, Steps and Slipways Safe - @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social "Some sea steps around Ireland are already cleaned using only brushes, leaving the vertical surfaces teeming with life. There’s no excuse for using bleach-based products" afloat.ie/marine-envir...
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Hazardous Chemicals Not Needed To Keep Piers, Steps and Slipways Safe - Coastwatch
Coastwatch urges safer, non-toxic cleaning of Irish slipways and sea steps.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
On April 1, Restoration of the Kenmare River SAC at Ballycrovane began. Thank you for lovely collage of before/after photos by Bernie Connolly, showing diverted stream release, spoil taken off saltmarsh down to previous levels and the retaining wall being taken down. Work may finish on Monday.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Tomorrow April 1st low tide 10am the Ballycrovane restoration is to start. Likely duration: 3 weeks For more information and ways to support including monitoring please contact us. Blue Hare Films Drone Map. @swanireland.ie @fairseas.ie @more4nature.eu @irishexaminer.bsky.social @irishtimes.com
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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Today, NGOs delivered a symbolic Pandora’s Box to Commissioner Costas Kadis. A visual reminder that reopening the #CFP could create regulatory chaos and undermine years of progress for Europe’s fisheries and coastal communities. #RethinkFisheries #EUbiodiversity With @oceanaeurope.bsky.social
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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🎥 Across the Mediterranean small-scale fishers see the value of #MarineProtectedAreas for healthier ecosystems & more resilient fisheries 🐟. But weak enforcement risks undermining them. #CommonFisheriesPolicy needs to be fully implemented✅. 👉 seas-at-risk.org/publications... #RethinkFisheries
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Delighted that the Circuit Court directed restoration for Ballycrovane. This is a great day for nature! Special thanks to our legal team Kieran Hughes, B.L, and Brian Harrington, Solicitor, Harrington & Co. Thanks too to Bernie Connolly, Cork RC, The Environmental Forum & Elise Merckel, CW Intern.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We just heard our Ballycrovane - Kenmare River SAC case restoration part is to be heard and hopefully finish tomorrow morning in cork circuit court . Wish us luck or even join us. It’s listed for 10.30 Any questions contact Karin directly kdubsky@coastwatch.org or 086 8111 684
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Please join us to discuss the critical importance of Local & Traditional Knowledge in Estuaries! WHEN: February 27, 2026 from 10:30-3:30pm WHERE: Dooleys Hotel, 30 Merchants Quay, Trinity Without, X91 P86C, Waterford Please RSVP here as there is limited space: www.coastwatch.org/event-detail...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 12/02/2026
We’ve got exciting news! The more4nature newsletter is out now. Not subscribed yet? Now’s the time! 👉 Here: eepurl.com/iMQ-HY
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Coastwatchers celebrated World Wetlands Day and St. Brigid’s Day. Here is the event organised by Owen and Patrick in TCD and a look at Elise's willow cross! Willow was used instead of rushes, it comes in many colours & thrives in rivers & wetlands! @tcddublin.bsky.social @wetlandsint.bsky.social
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Coastwatchers in review meeting after Ballycrovane court case in Cork yesterday. Mood swings, from frustrations to bright new ideas on how to help nature. Special thanks to our lawyers, engineering expert, and support. Stay tuned for more updates on Ballycrovane.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
It was amazing to meet with Uta Wehn Professor of Citizen Science and Sustainability at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and more4nature Project Lead. We had the opportunity to discuss the next steps of our Citizen Science Seagrass Case and begin planning the More4Nature Conference!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Thank you to all who participated in our Coastwatch Autumn Survey Results Launch 2025 and Marine Litter Prevention Workshop at the European Commission Representation Office in Ireland! @fairseas.ie @deptcee.bsky.social @irishenvnet.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
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Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines
Coastwatch survey shows some improvements in condition of coastal areas but also raises many concerns
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Our food systems are on the brink. Over a 100 orgs call on govts at #COP30: ❌ Move away from Big Ag ❌ Stop methane-counting tricks that let Big Meat and Dairy off the hook ✅ Transition to #Agroecology Join 👉 reimaginefoodsystems.org #StopBigAg #AgAmbition
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Some Coastwatchers will march to the Dáil as part of the National Climate Demonstration in Dublin this Saturday, Nov 15th with assembly at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square. If you would like to go in a Coastwatch huddle meet at the Gate Theatre at 12.45.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
It’s Science Week 2025 (9-16 November) and The Water Form will be running a short series of posts this week to highlight the science behind their work. Each day, they are sharing one fascinating fact linked to a Water Forum report or research piece!! More info here: thewaterforum.ie
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Fair Seas @fairseas.ie · 05/11/2025
This weekends article in Irish Independent by Aisling Maria Cronin based on a conversation with Fair Seas Communications Officer Jack O'Donovan Trá. Photo from a @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social seagrass trip by and Daniel Fildes Photography 🌱 🌊 #FairSeas www.independent.ie/life/climate... #climate
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Climate Changemakers: ‘We want 30pc of Ireland’s seas given protected status by 2030’
Ireland’s marine territory covers over 220 million acres, about 10 times the size of the island of Ireland. However, only about one tenth of this vast area is protected in law.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Great to see @dotklobuk.bsky.social has been out surveying near Merrion Strand and Merrion Gates Spit, where a relatively new saltmarsh is forming. Bonus Brent geese feeding on Zostera! Just 2 days left in the survey season! Book here: www.coastwatch.org/all-ireland-...
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Survey training event at Carlingford Pier, Louth this Saturday, hosted by Coastwatch regional coordinators Iker Arenzana King & Kealan Arenzana King. All are welcome! See you there! Great opportunity to learn more about your shore & contribute to important citizen science data!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Our amazing Dublin City regional coordinator and postdoctoral researcher in the UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science, @dotklobuk.bsky.social will be speaking about the integration of citizen science in marine and coastal research Oct 21! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Some fab photos from our reg. coordinators from surveys all around the country! Shout out to Tom Hannigan, Donegal, Brian Jacob, Waterford, Mick Wren, Wexford, Marie Louise Heffernan, Galway, Bernie Connolly, Cork & Iker Arenzana King, Louth! Get involved today! www.coastwatch.org/all-ireland-...
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The Coastwatch Survey has officially been extended to October 22nd due to stormy conditions! We are so delighted to see so many units already booked around the coast! There has been amazing data entered over the last weeks, but theres still a few gaps around the country! Book today! coastwatch.org
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Counting down the 10 final days of our shore survey, we want to inspire you until the very end! Plan a survey in your local area now, and explore the complex varieties of seaweeds on your shores! Book your survey unit today! Coastwatch.org (Images via iNaturalist and Seaweed.ie)
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Galway survey training this weekend due to Storm Amy! Hopefully we will see you next weekend! Stay dry!
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Dorota Kolbuk @dotklobuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Note: Saturday event cancelled due to (still) bad weather⚠️ Sunday still on - we'll be updating you if anything changes🌥️ @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
A kaleidoscope of colour on the shore in Connemara discovered the other day by @marielouiseheffernan as she conducted a shore survey! Book your survey unit today to see for yourself how colourful the shore can be! www.coastwatch.org/all-ireland-... Send us pictures of your unique discoveries!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Coastwatch, alongside 25 other Irish environmental NGO's are currently in Brussels meeting with the European Commission, European Parliament and Irish Permanent Representation. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 @fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social @sonairte.bsky.social & more!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We are halfway through the survey season and there is still a lot of work to do! Join us this weekend at Dollymount Strand & Sandymount Beach! We hope to see you there, taking a moment to connect with nature & contribute to data around biodiversity, litter & water quality!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Some photos from Mick Berry, our Wexford regional coordinator! At Raven Point, he is discovering jellyfish, urchins, salicornia, beautiful sea lavender, cuttlefish bone, egg cases & whelk egg cases & the impressive dunes! See what you can find on your shore! Check out Coastwatch.org to participate!
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Irish Wildlife Trust @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Great opportunity to meet fellow advocates for nature & sign up new members today! Thanks for visiting us at Climate Carnival & supporting our mission 🌟 Panel discussions included one hosted by Jack O'Donovan Trá, our @fairseas.ie colleague 🌊 @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social #ClimateCarnival
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Coastwatcher, Jane Kelleher just discovered a Sea Cucumber as she was surveying the shore! Sea cucumbers are nature's natural recyclers! You can discover so much from just a quick peek into the rock pools. To make the most of your findings check out our annual survey! www.coastwatch.org/surveys
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Springtide and rainbows! What more could a surveyor ask for? This weekend, local coordinators Patrick Veale, Dr. Dorota Kolbuk and Nika Scheepers took local Coastwatchers out to the lagoons of Bull Island, Dublin, to make the most of the extremely low Spring tide. Check it out! www.coastwatch.org
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
We completed the first Galway City Survey and are hoping to cover the coast in the coming weeks. Galway regional coordinator Kevin Lynch and Mary Hachey are hosting survey training sessions every Saturday around Galway's beautiful beaches over the next month - anybody is more than welcome to join!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Tomorrow morning at Quigley's Point Community Centre, Inishowen, Coastwatch Founder Karin Dubsky, will present on survey training with joint Donegal regional coordinators, Dr Trish Murphy and Tom Hannigan, focusing on the issues that face Lough Foyle. To register email info@inishowenriverstrust!
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
As the first official survey week has just begun, it’s time to get out to the shore! Hope you can get out this weekend, especially Sunday when we are expecting some sun!🤞🌞 Check out: www.tidetime.org/europe/irela... for tide times in your region, and book here: experience.arcgis.com/experience/3...
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The first brent geese have arrived and our 2025 Annual Shore Survey has officially begun! To kick off the survey, we wish to introduce you to our team, flag planned follow-up work and hold a short clinic this evening, from 7-7:30pm. Feel free to join here: us02web.zoom.us/j/8759201118....
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