UCC leads the way on protection of Ireland’s marine ecosystem

Funding of €1.6m for the ObSERVE 2 Aerial survey project will help gain better understandings
UCC leads the way on protection of Ireland’s marine ecosystem

A survey being carried out at the underwater cliffs at Lough Hyne. Picture: Professor Rob McAllen.

An Irish-led international consortium led by University College Cork (UCC) will begin extensive aerial surveys of almost 500,000km2 of Ireland’s maritime area later this month.

The ObSERVE 2 Aerial survey will help build a greater understanding of Ireland’s marine species and the habitats they need to survive and thrive.

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