The Tralee Oyster Fishery was founded in 1979, after the near collapse of the native oyster stock. The local fishers came together to restore the population and today, they’re a cooperative of 200 fishers who both profit from and protect the fish in the bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Safety at sea
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board is the body that investigates accidents and incidents at sea. It says that fatalities and injuries remain too high, especially on smaller boats under 15 metres in length.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Marine protected areas
Irish scientist Mark John Costello, based at Nord University in Norway, looked at the evidence of economic benefits on 50 existing marine protected areas in 31 countries. Can protecting parts of our oceans actually increase profits for the fishing industry?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Learning about regenerative farming in Monaghan
In Monaghan, a not-for-profit co-operative called Síolta Chroí is hosting training courses on regenerative agriculture. They recently started a six-week program called Farming the System, aimed at helping local farmers to create more diversified and resilient farms. For more details, visit sioltachroi.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The latest on avian flu
Several cases of avian have now been confirmed here in Ireland, and that means it’s more important than ever to stick to strict biosecurity measures. Dr June Fanning is Chief Veterinary Officer at the Department of Agriculture, and Paul Moore is a tillage farmer from Cork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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