The Irish Seal Sanctuary has called for an urgent investigation by the National Parks and Wildlife Service into the massacre of seals off the coast of counties Waterford and Wexford.Four decapitated seals were discovered in Tramore, Co. Waterford at the end of last week, bringing the overall tally of dead seals found along the Waterford / Wexford coast over recent days to … [Read more...] about Calls for urgent investigation into seal massacre
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Seals shot in Co. Waterford; IWT calls for full investigation
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is calling on the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Gardaí to launch a full investigation into the killing of seals in Co. Waterford. Two grey seals were discovered on Tuesday 21 February near Tramore, Co. Waterford with horrific gunshot wounds to the head. The suffering animals were euthanized humanely under veterinary supervision. Grey … [Read more...] about Seals shot in Co. Waterford; IWT calls for full investigation
National Parks and Wildlife Service
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. It is responsible for managing the Irish State's nature conservation responsibilities. It’s principle roles are to: secure the conservation of a representative range of ecosystems and maintain and enhance populations of flora and fauna in Ireland … [Read more...] about National Parks and Wildlife Service
Roseate Tern offered lifeline on Ireland’s East Coast
The population of the roseate tern (Sterna dougallii), which is classed as one of Europe’s rarest breeding seabirds, is getting a much needed boost thanks to a Birdwatch Ireland and National Parks and Wildlife Service conservation initiative. According to a report in today’s Irish Times Ireland now boasts 90 per cent of Europe’s core breeding population of these scarce birds, … [Read more...] about Roseate Tern offered lifeline on Ireland’s East Coast
