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BEC Consultants
@bececology.bsky.social
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Dublin-based ecological consultancy firm, specialising in large-scale protected habitat and species surveys. Learn more at www.botanicalenvironmental.com
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elainemcgoff.bsky.social
This is the price our bays & estuaries pays for agricultural nitrogen pollution. These measures treat the symptom, they don't address the source.

This is what the nitrates derogation exacerbates.

Is this worth celebrating? Is it a price we're willing to pay?

www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Cork council to carry out pilot project to prevent infestation of sea lettuce on the coast
The project will place oysters and mussel bags in the water to remove nitrates and reduce the nutrition sea lettuce depends on to thrive
www.irishexaminer.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
bececology.bsky.social
'New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast' - @irishtimes.com

#CoastalErosion #ClimateChange #CoastalDefence

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast
‘I was here a few years ago with a woman who was crying because her house was gone,’ says Fingal Mayor
www.irishtimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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merlin-project.bsky.social
Freshwater ecosystems are critical for Europe. They underpin biodiversity, water security, flood protection, climate mitigation and public wellbeing, yet are among the most degraded ecosystems in the EU. This makes scaling up restoration urgent – here's how: project-merlin.eu/deliverables...
February 6, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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injournal.bsky.social
Volume 42 – Montgomery & Reid describe the First record of Greater White-toothed Shrew (Crocidura russula) in Northern Ireland. Subscribe: irishnaturalistsjournal.org
#INJCentenary #Zoology #Mammalogy # InvasiveSpecies #Science
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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bsbiireland.bsky.social
Budding Irish botanists :🪻🌼🌸🌾 @bsbibotany.bsky.social have a challenge for you (but a fun one!): #100Plants2026. More details at bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
@irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social @phoebeobrien.bsky.social @birdwatchireland.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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ecocareers.bsky.social
The River Blackwater Catchment Trust is hiring a Peatlands Project Manager.
www.ecocareers.ie
February 4, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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coleopsoc.bsky.social
🐞 Graduate Student Research Enhancement Award (GSREA)
www.coleopsoc.org/society-info... #graduateresearch #researchaward
February 4, 2026 at 6:13 AM
bececology.bsky.social
'Landmark publication on World Wetlands Day charts thirty-year journey of wetland birds in Ireland' - @npwsireland.bsky.social

#NatureConservation #WetlandBirds #IWeBS

www.npws.ie/news/landmar...
Landmark publication on World Wetlands Day charts thirty-year journey of wetland birds in Ireland | National Parks & Wildlife Service
www.npws.ie
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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shaunacorr.bsky.social
Months of work finally unveiled as a major investigation I worked on with the @independent.ie launches.

Every council in Ireland was asked to write a Climate Action Plan identifying local risks and what they plan to do to reduce emissions causing those risks.

We read them all...

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How your county is weighing in on fighting climate change
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January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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'Tree safety works planned at the N11 at the Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve during the month of February' - @npwsireland.bsky.social

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Tree safety works planned at the N11 at the Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve during the month of February | National Parks & Wildlife Service
www.npws.ie
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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injournal.bsky.social
Volume 42 – Brian Nelson, INJ Sectional Editor, Entomology, reviews the species described as new to science in the 100 years of the Irish Naturalists’ Journal . Subscribe: irishnaturalistsjournal.org
#INJCentenary #Zoology #Entomology #Science
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
bececology.bsky.social
'Celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026' - catchments.ie

#NatureConservation #WorldWetlandsDay #Wetlands

www.catchments.ie/celebrate-wo...
Celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 - Catchments.ie
Discover what wetlands are, why they matter, and explore maps, videos and resources for World Wetlands Day 2026.
www.catchments.ie
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 PM
bececology.bsky.social
'Ireland’s sika deer may face cull following ‘invasive species’ classification' - @irishtimes.com

#NatureConservation #ConservationManagement

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Ireland’s sika deer may face cull following ‘invasive species’ classification
Ireland must now devise a plan to control the growing numbers
www.irishtimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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icesmarine.bsky.social
Join us at the 9th International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals
2-5 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain

Abstract submission and registration are now open!

Each day will be dedicated to a main theme:
Diversity and distribution
Environmental settings
Biology and ecology
Conservation
www.9isdsc.csic.es
January 26, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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dremmagray.bsky.social
PhD position in Freshwater Ecology available at ATU Galway. Assessing the effectiveness of 'break the pathway measures' for mitigating water pollution from agricultural land. Would suit ecology, environmental science or agri background www.atu.ie/research/pos...
Postgraduate Research Vacancies - Atlantic Technological University
Discover the postgraduate research vacancies available at ATU
www.atu.ie
January 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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irishfreshwater.bsky.social
📣 The Irish Freshwater Sciences Association (IFSA) Annual Meeting 2026 is open for registration!

🗓 13 March
📍 @dublincityuni.bsky.social St. Patrick’s Campus, Dublin

A day of research & discussion in a friendly forum exploring the latest freshwater science & management 👉 ifsa2026.eventbrite.ie
Irish Freshwater Sciences Association - Annual Meeting 2026
Annual Meeting of the Irish Freshwater Sciences Association 2026
IFSA2026.eventbrite.ie
January 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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birdguides.bsky.social
The 20th annual BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition is here – and we're delighted to announce this year's shortlist, as well as give you the chance to vote for your favourite. Get voting!
BirdGuides Photo of the Year 2025
This is your chance to vote in the 20th annual BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition. Choose your favourite bird image posted on the BirdGuides website in 2025.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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🆕Want to help improve understanding of the distribution of squirrels and pine martens? Join in with the new All-Ireland Squirrel & Pine Marten Survey! The survey is a collaboration between @universityofgalway.bsky.social, @vincentwt.bsky.social and @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social!
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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icesmarine.bsky.social
📣 Are you planning a symposium in 2027 or 2028? We can help!
ICES supports symposia that advance marine science knowledge and expertise.
Our Call for symposium co-sponsorship is open until 1 February!
https://www.ices.dk/news-and-events/news-archive/news/Pages/202511_symposiaCall.aspx
January 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM
bececology.bsky.social
'Decline in number and quality of saltmarshes in Ireland' - @news.rte.ie

#NatureConservation #HabitatsDirective

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Decline in number and quality of saltmarshes in Ireland
Saltmarshes are in decline all over the world, including in Ireland, which is seeing the size of its wetlands decreasing as well as a significant decline in the quality of the ecosystems.
www.rte.ie
January 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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waterlandsh2020.bsky.social
🌍 The EU is entering a decisive phase in implementing the #NRR. The 4 EU-funded projects @merlin-project.bsky.social #SpongeScapes #spongeworks & WaterLANDS will come together in Brussels on 🗓️10 March to explore what comes next for restoration policy & practice: project-merlin.eu/brussels2026...
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
bececology.bsky.social
The Irish Freshwater Sciences Association annual meeting will take place on 13th March 2026 in DCU, Dublin.

#FreshwaterEcology #IFSA #FreshwaterResearch

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Irish Freshwater Sciences Association - Annual Meeting 2026
Annual Meeting of the Irish Freshwater Sciences Association 2026
www.eventbrite.ie
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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injournal.bsky.social
🚨 Last chance to subscribe before Volume 42 drops! 🚨

See what you’re missing for just £25/€29/year. Full contents here: irishnaturalistsjournal.org/back-issues/...

#INJCentenary #nature #science
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
bececology.bsky.social
The EU has published Technical Guidelines for assessing and monitoring the condition of Annex I habitat types of the Directive 92/43/EEC, covering habitats from marine, terrestrial and freshwater environments.

#NatureConservation #HabitatsDirective

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Technical Guidelines for assessing and monitoring the condition of Annex I habitat types of the Directive 92/43/EEC
The Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) requires Member States to assess and monitor the conservation status of habitat types listed in Annex I (Art. 11) and to submit a report with the results of this mon...
biodiversity.europa.eu
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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swanireland.ie
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨

We’re looking to hire a Communications Officer💧📣

💙 Want to join the team? 💙

💧€30,400 – €34,400 for 4 days per week

💧 Apply by January 18th

💧Job description:
https://swanireland.ie/about-us/work-with-swan/communications-officer/

#IrishJobs #jobfairy #GreenJobs #ConservationJobs
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM