The National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued the latest in a new series of All-Ireland Red Data Lists for fish, reptiles and amphibians. The list was compiled collaboratively by organisations both side of the border, and while the majority of species are categorised as Least Concern according to IUCN criteria, 40% of our native fish species (6 out of a total of 15) and … [Read more...] about Under Threat: New Red List for Ireland’s Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians
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Ocean Experts Predict “unprecedented” marine extinctions
A panel of 27 marine experts from 18 organisations spanning 6 countries has come to a stark conclusion about the health of our oceans. According to a preliminary report issued this week by the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO) based on current trends we are on the verge of a “phase of marine extinction unprecedented in human history”. The findings come … [Read more...] about Ocean Experts Predict “unprecedented” marine extinctions
Top 10 Tips for Eco Tourists from the IUCN
With summer only around the corner, and the popularity of eco-tourism on the rise, many of us will be looking at to consolidate our love of nature with our annual holiday this year.With that in mind The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a set of top tips for eco-tourists who want to visit some of the worlds most spectacular … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips for Eco Tourists from the IUCN
