Dublin and Cork rising sea levels show scale of global challenge

Sea levels continue to rise around Ireland, with recent rates of relative sea level rise being twice the global average in Dublin

Urgent action needed: Ireland’s marine territory of approximately 500,000 km2 is some of the most biologically sensitive and important sea areas in EU waters

The recent Irish Ocean Climate and Ecosystem Status Report 2023, published by the Marine Institute, is an important report highlighting a number of factors impacting on Ireland’s marine environment and ecosystem as the planet’s temperatures continue to rise.