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Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland
Marine litter on Irish shores declining - survey
Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland
Our Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Find our coverage of NC's $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, and so much more at ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/w...
February 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Our Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Find our coverage of NC's $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, and so much more at ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/w...
Year 3 students from the BA in Heritage programme at @atu-ie.bsky.social Galway participating in the annual @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social survey. Blue skies and big spring tides made for a fun afternoon.
October 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Year 3 students from the BA in Heritage programme at @atu-ie.bsky.social Galway participating in the annual @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social survey. Blue skies and big spring tides made for a fun afternoon.
Lake Erie ice, now down to 18% coverage is flowing nicely today.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Lake Erie ice, now down to 18% coverage is flowing nicely today.
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Princess Royal opens new Coastwatch station at Brancaster www.edp24.co.uk/news/2485415...
Princess Royal officially opens new Coastwatch station at Brancaster
Norfolk's newest National Coastwatch station has officially been opened by the Princess Royal.
www.edp24.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Princess Royal opens new Coastwatch station at Brancaster www.edp24.co.uk/news/2485415...
Hazardous Chemicals Not Needed To Keep Piers, Steps and Slipways Safe - @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
"Some sea steps around Ireland are already cleaned using only brushes, leaving the vertical surfaces teeming with life. There’s no excuse for using bleach-based products"
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"Some sea steps around Ireland are already cleaned using only brushes, leaving the vertical surfaces teeming with life. There’s no excuse for using bleach-based products"
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Hazardous Chemicals Not Needed To Keep Piers, Steps and Slipways Safe - Coastwatch
Coastwatch urges safer, non-toxic cleaning of Irish slipways and sea steps.
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May 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Hazardous Chemicals Not Needed To Keep Piers, Steps and Slipways Safe - @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
"Some sea steps around Ireland are already cleaned using only brushes, leaving the vertical surfaces teeming with life. There’s no excuse for using bleach-based products"
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"Some sea steps around Ireland are already cleaned using only brushes, leaving the vertical surfaces teeming with life. There’s no excuse for using bleach-based products"
afloat.ie/marine-envir...
A fair-sized whale lingering in view - tail flukes seen several times - for 5 minutes c2 miles west of the Coastwatch lookout at the Bill at 8.45 this evening per Dave Parker. Just having a look for it now at last light but nothing immediately visible.
July 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
A fair-sized whale lingering in view - tail flukes seen several times - for 5 minutes c2 miles west of the Coastwatch lookout at the Bill at 8.45 this evening per Dave Parker. Just having a look for it now at last light but nothing immediately visible.
"Dredging for shellfish in some of Ireland’s most sensitive marine areas is wiping out seagrass meadows that play a critical role in capturing vast amounts of carbon and in enriching biodiversity." @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social warns.
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Shellfish dredging wiping out key carbon-catching seagrass meadows, Coastwatch warns
Environmental group calls for increase in shellfish diving and ban on ‘licensed damage’ after destruction in Co Mayo
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May 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
"Dredging for shellfish in some of Ireland’s most sensitive marine areas is wiping out seagrass meadows that play a critical role in capturing vast amounts of carbon and in enriching biodiversity." @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social warns.
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Some good news! The deposit return scheme on plastic bottles is working, according to coastwatch! www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Need to do coffee cups now!
Need to do coffee cups now!
Marine litter on Irish shores declining - survey
Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland.
www.rte.ie
November 21, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Some good news! The deposit return scheme on plastic bottles is working, according to coastwatch! www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Need to do coffee cups now!
Need to do coffee cups now!
Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines
@coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
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@coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
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Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines
Coastwatch survey shows some improvements in condition of coastal areas but also raises many concerns
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines
@coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
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@coastwatch-ire.bsky.social
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A few more snaps from Anglesey the other day.
The final photo shows the cliffs below the Moelfre Coastwatch Station, where the Hindlea foundered in 1959. The most famous shipwreck on this coastline was that of the Royal Charter, 100 years earlier - see link
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The final photo shows the cliffs below the Moelfre Coastwatch Station, where the Hindlea foundered in 1959. The most famous shipwreck on this coastline was that of the Royal Charter, 100 years earlier - see link
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_C...
September 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A few more snaps from Anglesey the other day.
The final photo shows the cliffs below the Moelfre Coastwatch Station, where the Hindlea foundered in 1959. The most famous shipwreck on this coastline was that of the Royal Charter, 100 years earlier - see link
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_C...
The final photo shows the cliffs below the Moelfre Coastwatch Station, where the Hindlea foundered in 1959. The most famous shipwreck on this coastline was that of the Royal Charter, 100 years earlier - see link
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_C...
Lowest level of plastic bottle litter in 35 years, and most bottles were older than the deposit return scheme. From a peak of 100 bottles per kilometre in 2010, it has dropped to just below eight bottles per kilometre in 2024 #spéirghrom #ireland
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Marine litter on Irish shores declining - survey
Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland.
www.rte.ie
November 23, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Lowest level of plastic bottle litter in 35 years, and most bottles were older than the deposit return scheme. From a peak of 100 bottles per kilometre in 2010, it has dropped to just below eight bottles per kilometre in 2024 #spéirghrom #ireland
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Good news! Strong action can change things. www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Marine litter on Irish shores declining - survey
Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland.
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Good news! Strong action can change things. www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Good to see the Coastwatch surveys indicating nitrate levels lower in coastal areas. Less chemical fertilisers, some reduced sewage & weather all possibly playing a part. Not good to see less animal life sightings & issues with pollution reporting.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Decline in nitrate levels and sewage pollution found in Irish coastal areas
Coastwatch survey finds nitrate levels were lowest since 2012, while raw sewage discharges also declined
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Good to see the Coastwatch surveys indicating nitrate levels lower in coastal areas. Less chemical fertilisers, some reduced sewage & weather all possibly playing a part. Not good to see less animal life sightings & issues with pollution reporting.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#alphabetchallenge #weekJforJobs
Coastwatch officers. Important job in tricky coastal
locations.
Perhaps also watching out for misinformation and idiotic behaviour arriving from across the pond.
Coastwatch officers. Important job in tricky coastal
locations.
Perhaps also watching out for misinformation and idiotic behaviour arriving from across the pond.
March 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#alphabetchallenge #weekJforJobs
Coastwatch officers. Important job in tricky coastal
locations.
Perhaps also watching out for misinformation and idiotic behaviour arriving from across the pond.
Coastwatch officers. Important job in tricky coastal
locations.
Perhaps also watching out for misinformation and idiotic behaviour arriving from across the pond.
We've reached our #1 Coastwatch story of 2025: "Killer Whales Swim NC Waters!" Originally a post for our Hook, Line & Science blog after a killer whale was spotted off the coast of Kitty Hawk, read our top Coastwatch article of the year at go.ncsu.edu/killer-whales-nc
January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
We've reached our #1 Coastwatch story of 2025: "Killer Whales Swim NC Waters!" Originally a post for our Hook, Line & Science blog after a killer whale was spotted off the coast of Kitty Hawk, read our top Coastwatch article of the year at go.ncsu.edu/killer-whales-nc
On Portland this afternoon, along the coastal path & cliff tops, from Barleycrates Lane to the Bill, 1 of 20+ Painted ladies, 1 of several Walls, &, incredibly, a Small blue on the grass below the National Coastwatch building. @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
May 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
On Portland this afternoon, along the coastal path & cliff tops, from Barleycrates Lane to the Bill, 1 of 20+ Painted ladies, 1 of several Walls, &, incredibly, a Small blue on the grass below the National Coastwatch building. @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
Congrats to @lostsignaltunes.bsky.social @elliecrane.bsky.social @philmorandi.bsky.social
Yes Mundesley on Sea. It is home to only(?) memorial to Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal, WW2 German bomb carcase on plinth. The tower houses a museum & above volunteers of National Coastwatch Institute watch sea.
Yes Mundesley on Sea. It is home to only(?) memorial to Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal, WW2 German bomb carcase on plinth. The tower houses a museum & above volunteers of National Coastwatch Institute watch sea.
On the fourth day of Christmas, having visited Brentwood yesterday, we journey north to celebrate another amazing East Anglian location.
So where am I? Answer given at the end of the day.
So where am I? Answer given at the end of the day.
December 28, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Congrats to @lostsignaltunes.bsky.social @elliecrane.bsky.social @philmorandi.bsky.social
Yes Mundesley on Sea. It is home to only(?) memorial to Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal, WW2 German bomb carcase on plinth. The tower houses a museum & above volunteers of National Coastwatch Institute watch sea.
Yes Mundesley on Sea. It is home to only(?) memorial to Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal, WW2 German bomb carcase on plinth. The tower houses a museum & above volunteers of National Coastwatch Institute watch sea.
Lots of ice on the Great Lakes right now, especially Lake Erie. 33% overall, but can increase with cold weather.
#GreatLakes
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#GreatLakes
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January 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Lots of ice on the Great Lakes right now, especially Lake Erie. 33% overall, but can increase with cold weather.
#GreatLakes
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#GreatLakes
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@birdguides.bsky.social
Both Richard’s Pipit still present at Happisburgh at 6pm in thick vegetation at edge of track south from Coastwatch.
Both Richard’s Pipit still present at Happisburgh at 6pm in thick vegetation at edge of track south from Coastwatch.
October 6, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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Both Richard’s Pipit still present at Happisburgh at 6pm in thick vegetation at edge of track south from Coastwatch.
Both Richard’s Pipit still present at Happisburgh at 6pm in thick vegetation at edge of track south from Coastwatch.
GOOD NEWS!: Great to see this decision go @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social's way! A win for the marine environment! 🎉
Delighted that the Circuit Court directed restoration for Ballycrovane. This is a great day for nature! Special thanks to our legal team Kieran Hughes, B.L, and Brian Harrington, Solicitor, Harrington & Co. Thanks too to Bernie Connolly, Cork RC, The Environmental Forum & Elise Merckel, CW Intern.
March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS!: Great to see this decision go @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social's way! A win for the marine environment! 🎉
Some good news from Ireland.
Marine litter on Irish beaches is at its lowest level in 25 years.
“…the newly introduced deposit/return system on plastic drinks, bottles and cans has really made a difference".
More to do but great to see action having an impact.
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Marine litter on Irish beaches is at its lowest level in 25 years.
“…the newly introduced deposit/return system on plastic drinks, bottles and cans has really made a difference".
More to do but great to see action having an impact.
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Marine litter on Irish shores declining - survey
Marine litter, including plastic bottles, cans and drink container lids, is in decline along the country's foreshores, according to Coastwatch Ireland.
www.rte.ie
December 28, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Some good news from Ireland.
Marine litter on Irish beaches is at its lowest level in 25 years.
“…the newly introduced deposit/return system on plastic drinks, bottles and cans has really made a difference".
More to do but great to see action having an impact.
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
Marine litter on Irish beaches is at its lowest level in 25 years.
“…the newly introduced deposit/return system on plastic drinks, bottles and cans has really made a difference".
More to do but great to see action having an impact.
www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...