SEASOH launches new interactive tool
SEASOH launches new interactive tool to explore MPAs of the region We are excited to launch a new interactive storymap to help you explore the network of Marine Protected Areas in the Outer Hebrides. From [...]
SEASOH Initial engagement results
Initial engagement results show passion for the marine environment, communities and heritage of the Outer Hebrides We are pleased to reveal findings from our initial phase of engagement, in which we explored a broad range [...]
Black guillemots in Northern Ireland
A recent census suggests that black guillemots may be in decline in Northern Ireland. To protect a species effectively requires in-depth knowledge of their needs and pressures that for many species is not available. For [...]
New maps show where our seals are when at sea
MarPAMM researchers from University College Cork teamed up with the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St Andrews to produce maps of the distribution of both grey and harbour seals in our project [...]
MarPAMM Northern Ireland and Ireland Regional Survey Now Live
Survey Introduction MarPAMM is an environment project to develop tools for monitoring and managing a number of protected coastal marine environments in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland. The project will deliver four new models [...]
Irish Regions MPA Update
During this quarter, exciting advancements have been made in developing cross-border work between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Preparations are being made for talks between statutory bodies (AFBI), NGOs (BWI) and governmental bodies (DHPLG and DAERA) [...]
Your beach is changing: Scientists study coastal erosion at Murlough beach
A team of coastal scientists from Ulster University is conducting regular surveys of Co. Down’s Newcastle to Dundrum (Murlough Bay) beach system to find out how and why our coastline changes. Their findings will be [...]
SEASOH survey now live
We’d like everyone to have a say in the future of their seas through this short, online survey. Please click on one of the buttons here, which will take you to the English or Gaelic version. Everyone’s [...]
February 2020 engagement events – Outer Hebrides
We held a series of events around the islands during the February schools break. We wanted to reach out to island communities and find out what’s important to them about the marine environment and marine [...]
SEASOH community events – February 2020
As part of the Seas of the Outer Hebrides (SEASOH) project, we are running a series of community events around the islands during February 2020. The sessions are FREE, informal and we welcome people of [...]