Recently I joined a scuba club called Castlereagh Sub Aqua Club, based in Belfast, and completed my BSAC Ocean Diver qualification, which...

The port never sleeps. It’s always alive, humming with the constant shuffle of people, machines, and nature, blending in a strange,...

With only a small amount of annual leave remaining, I decided to take a Friday off and make a long weekend of it. I hadn’t used our...

This year I have been involved in several committees pushing green initiatives in watersports clubs, but I wanted to reflect on the why....

1. Greylag Goose ( Anser anser ) Location in Ireland : Resident and winter visitor. Found in wetlands, lakes, estuaries, and grasslands...

Here are 5 ways a sailing club can become more sustainable , with a strong focus on managing waste according to the waste hierarchy and...

Here are five easy ways you can get involved in marine citizen science initiatives, including recommended equipment and safety tips:...

Maude Jane Delap of Valentia Island Valentia Island sits on the south-west coast of Ireland.   These islands, and the people who reside...

The Scottish shoreline got a hammering during Storm Eowyn, but it wasn’t just waves arriving on the coastline. So why is a beach in...

Richardson Bay is located to the north of San Francisco. You may wonder why someone in Ireland is talking about a bay in America. But it...

Last week it was reported that an avocet was spotted in the RSPB's Window on Wildlife Site in Belfast Lough. The avocet is a wading bird,...

As I have mentioned before, I am a bit hooked on Alluring Arctic 's voyage through the North West Passage. A part of the world most would...

A Guardian article cited that cruise ships have doubled in size since 2020 - known as ‘Cruisezillas’. Here is some of my research into...

I received a lovely new mug as a Christmas gift. On this mug, a beautiful bright orange fish is expertly painted. This fish is the...

It has been 20 years since the Boxing Day Tsunami. Over 220,000 people sadly lost their lives. Understanding these catastrophic events is...

What’s your name and job title? Pamela Buchan, Research Fellow What does your role entail and why is it important for oceans and...

What’s your name and job title? Matteo Lattuada, postdoc researcher at TU Berlin, Germany What does your role entail and why is it...

What’s your name and job title? Kerrie O'Leary, Artist, based between London and Dublin. What does your role entail and why is it...

What’s your name and job title? Matt Testoni, Podcaster, Underwater Photographer and Marine Scientist What does your role entail and why...

At this time of year, hundreds of boats will be lifted out around our coastline to be packed away snugly for winter 🥶 When the boats are...