Organisation: Sherkin island Marine Station

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<p>Matt Murphy, Sherkin Island. Rip.ie</p>

outdoors

President Higgins leads tributes after death of Matt Murphy, founder of Sherkin Island Marine Station

Sherkin Island Marine Station was founded in 1975 by Matt Murphy and his late wife, Eileen and was run by Matt and his family until 2015

<p>The sampling was conducted at 12 coastal stations, eight within Roaringwater Bay/Long Island Bay, and four from 1.5 km to 17.5 km offshore in open waters south of Sherkin. Picture: Sherkin Island Marine Station</p>

munster

Sherkin Island maritime station publishes 35 years of data for environmental research

home and gardens

The islands of Ireland: Forgotten archipelago in Roaringwater Bay

Why ‘me moth’ could light up your life

Children need to get outdoors because the world’s future lies in nature

Sherkin Comment journal provides a monitor of the magic of marine life in west Cork’s Roaring Water Bay

Midnight perambulations of woodlice and snake millipedes

Last Monday, as I left the house for a late night walk, a hundred or more woodlice were climbing the walls outside my front door. 

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Recycling not such a new idea

THE younger generation might be forgiven for believing that recycling is a new concept here. In fact, it’s quite old.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Marine research station founder wins top award

A man who founded a renowned marine research station has been honoured for his contribution to life in Co Cork.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Hidden life teeming in our waters

MY visit to the National Aquarium of Ireland, the Galway Atlantaquaria, in October was enlightening and memorable.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2011

Polluters not being punished, says EPA chief

THE courts are failing to punish those accused of serious environmental pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2007

Climate event to address legal issues

A TWO-DAY conference highlighting the inadequacies in Ireland’s enforcement of environmental regulations will begin in Cork tomorrow.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2007