Discover Shore Life and the Role of Citizens in Caring for our Marine Area

The Env Forum, Coastwatch & Irish Wildlife Trust

Discover diverse marine life on and around this Blue flag beach with local and national marine ecologists at low tide.

Fountainstown Beach

Discover diverse marine life on and around this Blue flag beach with local and national marine ecologists at low tide.This event ties in with the EU Maritime Day Conference in Cork, Cork Harbour Festival and Ireland's National Biodiversity Week. It is a great opportunity to discover shore and marine life with representatives three of Ireland's leading environmental NGOs.Following a short overview of this coastal zone and estuary, we will break up into 3 groups as follows:Karin Dubsky, Coastwatch, will demonstrate some citizen science water testing and bioindicator monitoring methods, link these to EU water law and engage you in role play as part of a More4Nature Horizon project.Grace Carr, Irish Wildlife Trust, will inform on the rays and sharks that inhabit our waters and how well managed Marine Protected Areas can help them and other species, whilstBernie Connolly, The Environmental Forum will explore how use of the diverse and delicate intertidal area and rockpools can impact on species and ecosystems. Wear: Watery swim shoes, wellies or old runners; bring light rain jacket and layers of clothes, include togs in case you feel like going for a quick swim afterwards.Meet: At Fountainstown Beach beside Angela’s shop (P43 A529)Getting there: There will be a bus to take people to/ from Cork City &amp; a question will be sent to check if you wish to avail of this service. For EU Maritime Day attendees some of you may like to avail of the option to be dropped at the airport on the way back. We will check with anyone who has booked a place on the bus before the event.

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