Government must intervene to protect vulnerable seagrass beds, says NGO
Minister welcomes move to convene Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity later this year
Microplastics found in 90% of protected Irish marine environments – study
Majority of plastics found around coast came from clothing and fishing equipment
Mystery of blue balls on Dublin beaches continues as radioactive threat ruled out
Small objects are thought to be taprogge balls, commonly used in heavy industry
Half ‘flushable’ wipes contain microplastics that end up in sea - study
Research finds wipes and sanitary towels a far greater threat to environment than thought
Pressing need for people to stop flushing wet wipes, says expert
In wake of study researcher says people should dispose of such products in black bins
New seaweed markets could be a boon for harvesters
Long regarded as a food for the poor, seaweed is now in demand for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Shellfish tracing system may ease customers’ safety fears
Tracing advances could see ‘stigma of shellfish’ start to disappear, says restaurateur
Neil Lennon says Jonathan Afolabi ‘on the cusp’ of Celtic first team
Ireland under-19 striker joins Scottish champions on a free transfer
Human waste causes rise in ‘green tides’ in coastal areas
Growth of sea lettuce can interfere with marine activity such as navigation and fishing
Arsenic levels in seaweed have ‘negligible’ impact on human health, study finds
NUI Galway scientist leading joint study recommends further research on kelp
‘Small bodies swaying with the vigour of their chewing’
Michael Viney: Sandhoppers are the most prolific animals in the ‘splash zone’ above the highest reach of spring tides, and scientists have been fascinated by their navigational capacities
Arsenic detected in a small number of private wells
NUI Galway study finds ‘elevated’ levels of the element in sources for drinking water
Sea change in the west: deal divides seaweed harvesters
The decision to sell a local firm to a Canadian company has shocked some in the industry
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