Check out this marine life roadshow set to visit South East
Kilmore Quay Marina, County Wexford
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is looking to connect with coastal communities in the South East.
In collaboration with Fair Seas, the IWDG is to visit Kilmore Quay to give communities and local members latest developments in marine conservation, marine protected areas (MPAs), the future of Ireland’s seas as well as discussing the species frequently seen off the coasts of Waterford and Wexford.
The evening will include short presentations from IWDG and Fair Seas, guest speakers, a short film screening, followed by open discussion with attendees.
The free, in-person event will take place on Friday, April 10, at Stella Maris Centre from 5:30pm to 8pm.
Marine Policy and Advocacy Officer with the IWDG, Eva Lambert, said: “We have local IWDG groups right around the country and each one is playing an important role.
“Citizen science is at the heart of everything we do. Without people sharing what they see on our coasts, we simply wouldn’t have the data we need to understand and protect Ireland’s whales, dolphins and seas.”
The roadshows have already visited Donegal, Dublin, Wicklow, Mayo, Sligo, Galway Clare, Cork and Kerry.
Fair Seas is a coalition of environmental organisations and networks campaigning to secure a science-led network of effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
