Rewilding in Ireland: theory, scale, practice 🌱 We had an excellent turn out for the event last night. Thank you to our panellists: @irishrainforest @letsbuildanark @padraicfogarty 👏 "The sign of a healthy economy should be a drinkable river"— Li An Phoa. Rewilding might just be the best way to address the twin crises of biodiversity loss climate change. Our panellists gave us an excellent overview of progress in Ireland, from local patches to whole habitats. We're looking forward to our next

What I Do: Bev Truss is a registered veterinary nurse based on Co Clare. "Now I'm a wildlife rehabber full time, that's what I do for my mental health, to treat my soul really." Video: Bryan O'Brien @bryanjobrien #FYP #Ireland #wildlife Visit irishtimes.com for the full version of the video and to read our interview with Bev Truss. | The Irish Times

🦈 Once common, the critically endangered angel shark is now a rare sight, but hope is on the horizon! 🌊 📍 2023: A surprise sighting in Rinville, Co Galway 📍 2024: Two angel sharks tagged & released in Tralee Bay, a first for Ireland! These tags help scientists track the movements, feeding habits, and breeding grounds of this elusive species, which is vital for protecting it. #ExploringOurMarine | Marine Institute - Foras na Mara

🌊🧑‍🎓 "There is a real pressure on us to raise our game." Ireland has committed to protecting 30% of its waters by 2030 under the UN biodiversity framework, aimed at halting species decline and restoring marine ecosystems. However, while endangered basking sharks wash up dead off the coast of Clare and other EU states progress with protected zones, Ireland has yet to pass the legislation needed to establish and enforce Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). In 2019, a government-convened expert group

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