Marine Protected Areas must control fishing to be effective
The IWDG's research vessel, the Celtic Mist
Legislation to allow for the creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is due to be passed by the Oireachtas later this year.
The aim will be to protect at least 30% of Ireland’s seascape within MPAs by the end of this decade.
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