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4 Geese you will find around the coast of Ireland
1. Greylag Goose ( Anser anser ) Location in Ireland : Resident and winter visitor. Found in wetlands, lakes, estuaries, and grasslands...
Sam Purdon
7 days ago2 min read
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How to Make Your Sailing Club More Eco-Friendly in 5 Simple Steps
Here are 5 ways a sailing club can become more sustainable , with a strong focus on managing waste according to the waste hierarchy and...
Sam Purdon
Apr 132 min read
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What is a Marine Citizen Scientist? 5 Ways to Become One
Here are five easy ways you can get involved in marine citizen science initiatives, including recommended equipment and safety tips:...
Sam Purdon
Apr 107 min read
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Uncovering the Legacy of Maude Jane Delap
Maude Jane Delap of Valentia Island Valentia Island sits on the south-west coast of Ireland. Â These islands, and the people who reside...
Sam Purdon
Feb 202 min read
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A silver lining to marine litter?
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...
Sam Purdon
Feb 72 min read
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Let’s visit Richardson Bay
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...
Sam Purdon
Feb 38 min read
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Avocet in Belfast Lough
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,...
Sam Purdon
Jan 281 min read
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Sailing in the Arctic is easy?
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...
Sam Purdon
Jan 191 min read
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Oh no, is that a… Cruisezilla?
A Guardian article cited that cruise ships have doubled in size since 2020 - known as ‘Cruisezillas’. Here is some of my research into...
Sam Purdon
Jan 172 min read
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The Life of a Gurnard
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...
Sam Purdon
Jan 102 min read
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The Events of the Boxing Day Tsunami
It has been 20 years since the Boxing Day Tsunami. Over 220,000 people sadly lost their lives. Understanding these catastrophic events is...
Sam Purdon
Jan 52 min read
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What does a Marine Social Scientist Do?
What’s your name and job title? Pamela Buchan, Research Fellow What does your role entail and why is it important for oceans and...
Sam Purdon
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Advice from a Researcher in Berlin
What’s your name and job title? Matteo Lattuada, postdoc researcher at TU Berlin, Germany What does your role entail and why is it...
Sam Purdon
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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How to Combine Marine Data and Art? Kerrie Explains!
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...
Sam Purdon
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Making Noise above the Water with Matt
What’s your name and job title? Matt Testoni, Podcaster, Underwater Photographer and Marine Scientist What does your role entail and why...
Sam Purdon
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Catching the paint
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...
Sam Purdon
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Career Advice from an Ecologist and Writer - Richard Nairn
What’s your name and job title? Richard Nairn. Ecologist and writer. Co. Wicklow or anywhere in Ireland What does your role entail and...
Sam Purdon
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Fancy Researching Sharks? You should meet John
What’s your name and job title? John Hlavin, PhD student in the University of Miami Rosenstiel School Shark Research and Conservation Lab...
Sam Purdon
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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A Chat with Dr Jack Dyer
What’s your name and job title? Dr Jack Dyer - Consultant, Activist, Academic, Youth Entrepreneur What does your role entail and why is...
Sam Purdon
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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What does a Blue Economy Consultant do? Belinda Explains
What’s your name and job title? Belinda Bramley, Independent Blue Economy Consultant What does your role entail and why is it important...
Sam Purdon
Aug 22, 20244 min read
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