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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 18h

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...

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 19h

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-...

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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!

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 16d

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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Dorota Kolbuk @dotklobuk.bsky.social · 4d

Note: Saturday event cancelled due to (still) bad weather⚠️
Sunday still on - we'll be updating you if anything changes🌥️

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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 6d

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!

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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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irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social · 8d

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 🌊
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#ClimateCarnival

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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 18d

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 · 20d

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 · 23d

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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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 23d

Huge thank you to Hometree Charity and ACT, Accelerating Change Together for hosting the kick-off of "Community Conversations", a series of 10 workshops, walks and talks across Ireland dedicated to shaping Ireland's 25-year Nature Restoration Plan through community engagement.

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 26d

2 upcoming events with Marie Louise Heffernan, our brilliant Galway regional coordinator and experienced environmental scientist and consultant! First, 3 talks on birds, biodiversity, and climate change at the IMMA Earth Rising event this weekend, September 12-14! Second, a Galway Survey Training!

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 27d

LETTERS FOR SPRAT! Wear your brightest clothes and head over to the Beicín to be a part of an epic done shot this Sunday, the 14th! More info here: lnkd.in/e46ztKGg

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 29d

Calling all who care about the Coast! From students and scouts, to farmers and fishermen, and everyone in between… you are invited to join our Coastwatch Survey! For those in and around the Waterford Area check out this upcoming training event at Garrarus Beach, Waterford, September 18th!

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · Sep 8

Gearing up for the survey season! Keep a look out for marine plants of all shapes and sizes! These beautifully unique creatures are critical to their ecosystems; and ensuring their protection is absolutely essential! Go to coastwatch.org for more info!

1. Maerl
2. Honeycomb
3. Kelp
4. Seagrass

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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · Sep 7

Had an amazing day at Burrow Beach in Sutton! Coastwatch coordinators from Dublin, Louth, Meath, Fingal, and Dun Laoghaire all met up to get an early start on the surveying season! At low tide the incredible biodiversity of the intertidal zone became clear, from mussels & oysters to crabs & eels!

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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · Sep 3

With the Autumn Survey just around the corner, we encourage surveyors to book their units as soon as possible! The tides are looking ideal on Sept. 13th/14th; great conditions for some advanced surveying. We’d love to cover as much coast as possible! Go to coastwatch.org to book your Survey Unit!

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just over a week ago, Coastwatch joined the Bioblitz in Dun Loaghaire, where local nature enjoyers identify as many species in the area as possible for National Heritage Week. Thanks to @ucddublin.bsky.social @marbefes.bsky.social , the INSS and the National Biodiversity Data Centre for having us!

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