Ireland’s ambition to decarbonise our energy systems using offshore wind as the major element of our electricity generation capacity is well-flagged and much discussed by the IWDG. Offshore wind is also being planned, developed and rolled out across the world, notably in Europe, the UK, Asia and the United States. As a source of clean
The third week of surveying for the Shannon Dolphin project has brought us closeup views of the bottlenose pods in Shannon estuary and Brandon Bay, as well as a small sighting of common dolphins and a brief glimpse of a sunfish. We have also seen great skua, Corys’ shearwater and a massive floating bloom of
Rossaveal to Kilrush Crew: skipper Pat, first mate Colm, marine biologist Hélène, second marine biologist Kim, Emma, Orna & Sébastien Leg 9 of the Celtic Mist itinerary 2024 started off with a message from Celtic Mist officer Andrew about a week before the planned departure: “The cruise may not go through, we have no skipper. We
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and British Divers Marine Life Rescue are thrilled to share the news that they were awarded funds in 2023 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to deliver a marine mammal emergency response project for Northern Ireland. The charities collaborated to submit a project proposal that has
Rossaveal to Rossaveal Crew members : Skipper Mick, first mate Mick, marine biologist Hélène, Adam, Patricia, Rachel, Sinead, Sorcha. Embarking on a marine expedition aboard the Celtic Mist offers an exhilarating mix of adventure, discovery, and the beauty of the natural world. Ever wondered what happens when a group of adventurers board a boat, armed
Rossaveal to Rossaveal Crew members : Skipper Linda, first mate Gerry, Biologist Hélène, Cristina, Fiona, Maria, Maitiu & Ruth Welcome to the seventh week aboard the Celtic Mist, a voyage promising both the serenity of the sea and the thrill of discovery. This week, our diverse crew of marine enthusiasts, well trained sailors, and curious
In managing a public biological recording scheme, we are in effect sampling. So the records that you as Citizen Scientists report to IWDG are likely a small subset of the total number of sightings of cetaceans and basking sharks from all Irish coastal waters, and this is a situation that we are happy to live
It is with great sadness we report the death of Pádraic de Bhaldraithe, who passed in Galway hospice on Monday 8th July after a long illness. Pádraic was the IWDG Irish Language Officer from 2012 to 2024, but he will be known throughout Ireland for so much more. A zoologist, teacher, educator, skipper, inspector, owner
Killybegs to Rossaveal Crew members : Skipper Paul, First mate Cecily, marine biologist Hélène, Helena, Julia, Mary and Rea. Embarking on our sixth week aboard the Celtic Mist we welcomed a new crew, ready to delve into the rich marine life off the coast of Ireland. Each week brings fresh excitement and unique encounters, and