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SUMMARY:Crustacean workshop part 2
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on identifying swimming crabs and other brachyurans. This is an advanced course which basic knowledge of crustacean identification and biology. \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/1831/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250326T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
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SUMMARY:Crustacean ID workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on identifying hermit crabs and spider crabs . This is an advanced course which assumes a basic knowledge of crustacean identification and biology. \n  \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/crustacean-id-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250319T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20250208T203220Z
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UID:1820-1742414400-1742419800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seaweeds Advanced workshop with Dr Katherine Schoenrock-Rossiter
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted that Dr Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter of the KelpRes project is once again offering her vast expertise on all things algae related. This workshop will cover how to identify\, press and appreciate the importance of the common seaweeds in Irish waters. It’s intended to be aimed at complete novices and those who know their way around a rocky shore. \nLevel: Beginner/Intermediate \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seaweeds-advanced-workshop-with-dr-katherine-schoenrock-rossiter/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20250216T194218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T194218Z
UID:1827-1741809600-1741815000@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seaweeds intro - Online talk
DESCRIPTION:Aoibheann Gillispie-Mules will be giving an introductory workshop on how to identify the seaweeds most commonly seen while diving. \n  \nYou can register for this free online workshop here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seaweeds-intro-online-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250306T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20250216T193347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T193347Z
UID:1825-1741291200-1741296600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lights camera\, anemone\, fish!! - Online talk
DESCRIPTION:The second of a series of 2 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. This talk will focus on getting the perfect snap of anemones and fish by Joe Fitzgibbon and John Breen. \nYou can register for this free talk here \nNote unlike the other talks in this series this talk is on Thursday.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/lights-camera-anemone-fish-online-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20250208T202705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T203329Z
UID:1812-1740600000-1740605400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Taking UW photos and using your Camera - Online Talk
DESCRIPTION:Martin Kiely\, knowledgeable and award winning photographer\, will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. This talk will cover advice on cameras and torches from your first GoPro to a rig the size of your dive buddy \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/taking-uw-photos-and-using-your-camera-online-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20250208T202418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T203039Z
UID:1810-1739995200-1740000600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Sponges Advance - Online Talk
DESCRIPTION:Dr Maria Vittoria Marra will be presenting this short introduction to sponge identification. Though sponges are one of the most commonly seen species by divers they are extremely under recorded and make up only 8% of Seasearch records in Ireland. \nThis course is aimed at recorders interested in expanding their knowledge of this under recorded group of marine animals. \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/sponges-advance-online-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20250208T202252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T202252Z
UID:1808-1739390400-1739395800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seasearch Ireland - Let's get recording - Online talk
DESCRIPTION:Rory\, our Adopt-a-Site Coordinator\, will introduce Seasearch Ireland and give an overview of the projects you can get involved with. He’ll also take you through various species groups and share top tips for improving your ID skills. \nYou can register for this free event here
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seasearch-ireland-lets-get-recording-online-talk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20240116T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T200904Z
UID:1784-1716595200-1716681599@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seasearch Observer Course - Waterville\, Co Kerry - In person event
DESCRIPTION:Course content: \n\nFind out about the Seasearch project\nGain a basic grounding in marine recording\nLearn how to recognise and classify marine habitats\nLearn how to complete the Seasearch Observation Form by watching a ‘video dive’\nComplete two dives (or snorkels) with a Seasearch tutor\n\nThis is an introductory course aimed at giving divers and snorkellers new to the project and new to marine recording a basic grounding. The course will consist of a one day classroom session and one day diving. \nAt the end of the course\, you’ll get a Seasearch Qualification booklet. Once you have completed five forms for real (two on dives with a tutor available to help) you will be a qualified Seasearch Observer and able to take part in Seasearch dives or snorkels. \nCost €80 Adult\, €60 Student \nYou can register by emailing Seasearchireland@gmail.com.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seasearch-observer-course-waterville-co-kerry-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Waterville\, Co Kerry\, Waterville\, Kerry\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240424T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T204747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T201631Z
UID:1774-1713988800-1713992400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Rescheduled - Advanced fish ID - Spring 24
DESCRIPTION:Online talk by Lin Baldock\, Seasearch co-ordinator and fish ID expert this talk will be about pointers to identifying some common\, small Irish fishes. This talk is aimed at those already relatively comfortable with identifying small fish to genus in the water and assumes that participants are able to recognise these three groups. Session will consist of a talk and Q&A. \nIntermediate to Advanced level talk \n  \nYou can register for this online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/advanced-fish-id/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240417T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T203849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T200726Z
UID:1768-1713384000-1713391200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Sponge identification workshop - Spring 24
DESCRIPTION:Dr Maria Vittoria Marra will be presenting this short introduction to sponge identification. Though sponges are one of the most commonly seen species by divers they are extremely under recorded and make up only 8% of Seasearch records in Ireland. \nThis course is aimed at recorders interested in expanding their knowledge of this under recorded group of marine animals. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/sponge-identification-workshop-spring-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240327T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T204646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T195446Z
UID:1772-1711569600-1711576800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Online seaweed identification - Spring 24
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted that Dr Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter of the KelpRes project is once again offering her vast expertise on all things algae related. This workshop will cover how to identify\, press and appreciate the importance of the common seaweeds in Irish waters. It’s intended to be aimed at complete novices and those who know their way around a rocky shore. \nLevel: Beginner/Intermediate \n  \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/online-seaweed-identification-spring-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240321T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T205207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T195329Z
UID:1778-1711051200-1711058400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Photo Identification - No more frustrations snapping camera shy crustaceans (and anemones)
DESCRIPTION:The second of a series of 2 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. This talk will focus on getting the perfect snap of crustaceans and anemones. \n  \nYou can register for this online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/photo-identification-no-more-frustrations-snapping-camera-shy-crustaceans-and-anemones/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240313T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T205027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T194934Z
UID:1776-1710360000-1710367200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Photo Identification - Lights\, camera\, fish!!
DESCRIPTION:The first of a series of 2 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. This talk will cover advice on cameras and torches from your first GoPro to a rig the size of your dive buddy before looking at how to take the perfect photograph of a fish to identify at your leisure. \nYou can register for this online talk here
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/photo-identification-lights-camera-fish/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T215349Z
UID:1754-1709150400-1709157600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:The Seagrass of Fenit
DESCRIPTION:Ed Sheldon of the Fenit Coast Conservation group will be giving a talk on their work studying seagrass in Kerry. Ed has been snorkelling and surveying for a number of years now with a team of dedicated volunteers. \n  \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/talk-on-seagrass/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20231129T202048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T202116Z
UID:1751-1707336000-1707341400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Online Observer course
DESCRIPTION:The first step in any budding recorders journey on the road to the fame and respect of your peers that the Seasearch Surveyor moniker brings. This is a short course aimed at giving divers new to the project and new to marine recording a basic grounding. At the end of the course you should be able to complete the Seasearch Observation Form and take part in Seasearch dives either on your own\, with your club or on dives organised by Seasearch partners. \nThe Observation form is a relatively simple form once you’re familiar with it and can be filled out on any dive with practice. Records gathered at Observer level are particularly valuable in Ireland due to the gaps in the distribution records of even extremely common species and recording new species can bring an added zest to your diving experience. \nIf you’re interested attending an Observer course email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com \nThe course will be held over several nights with videos of each session available to review throughout the course to allow you to learn at your own pace. \nWednesday\, February 07\, 2024 Observer 1 – Intro and Habitats \nThursday\, February 08\, 2024 Q&A \nWednesday\, February 14\, 2024 Observer 2 – Species \nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 Q&A \nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024 Oberver 3 – Filling in the form \nThursday\, February 22\, 2024 Final Q&A
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/online-observer-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230405T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20230215T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T184341Z
UID:1719-1680724800-1680730200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Fair Seas: Ireland's journey to 30x30
DESCRIPTION:Ireland is lagging behind neighbouring and European Union (EU) countries in terms of the quantity and quality of its Marine Protected Area (MPA) network. Despite a Government commitment to delivering 10% of Irish waters as protected by 2020\, increasing to 30% by 2030\, Ireland’s MPAs currently extend to only 8.3% of our seas\, with little to no management plans in place. Fair Seas is a campaign led by Ireland’s leading marine-focused eNGOs and networks. It is their aim to see the Irish government create ambitious new legislation that will allow us to designate\, monitor and manage a new network of Marine Protected Areas that cover at least 30% of Irish waters with at least 10% of these being highly protected. As an island nation Ireland’s communities are intrinsically linked to the ocean and we hope to build a movement of ocean stewardship right across the island by bringing communities together and highlighting connections to the ocean within our communities. Divers are one of our most valuable sets of eyes and ears in the underwater world\, in this Sea Search talk Jack Trá will discuss the work of Fair Seas to ensure greater respect for our ocean is fostered with a new MPA network and how divers can play their part and share stories from life in the ocean. \n  \nYou can register for this talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/fair-seas-irelands-journey-to-30x30/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230301T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230301T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20230222T203123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T203123Z
UID:1722-1677700800-1677706200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Biogenic habitats in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Dr. Jose Maria Farinas-Franco of ATU \nHabitats created by shellfish are complex biogenic structures rich in marine life and integral to the ecological functioning of our seas. These habitats\, truly hotspots of biodiversity\, are highly sensitive to human impacts\, especially from overfishing and the use of mobile fishing gears\, and recover poorly without intervention. This talk is an introduction to the main shellfish biogenic habitats found in Ireland\, concentrating on those created by the horse mussel Modiolus modiolus\, a large\, slow growing\, cold-water bivalve capable of forming extensive\, elevated reefs. I will define the main types of horse mussel biotopes\, their distribution\, and their conservation importance presenting the results of a recently published study defining the biodiversity baselines for these habitats across their North Atlantic range. To illustrate the sensitivity of horse mussel reefs to physical damage from demersal fishing practices I will travel to Strangford Lough\, in County Down\, to introduce the\, once ‘extensive and lush’ horse mussel reefs that were used as one of the main features in the designation of the Strangford Lough MPA\, their dramatic demise after years of an unregulated queen scallop fishery\, the futility of a late fishing ban\, and the attempts to restore them.\n\nYou can register for this talk here\n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/biogenic-habitats-in-ireland/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20230111T195034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T195034Z
UID:1713-1676491200-1676496600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Online talk - Gobies\, Gurnards and Dragonets - small fish puzzlees
DESCRIPTION:Online talk by Lin Baldock\, Seasearch co-ordinator and fish ID expert this talk will be about pointers to identifying some common\, small Irish fishes. This talk is aimed at those already relatively comfortable with identifying small fish to genus in the water and assumes that participants are able to recognise these three groups. Session will consist of a talk and Q&A. \nIntermediate to Advanced level talk \nYou can register for this talk here. \n  \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/online-talk-gobies-gurnards-and-dragonets-small-fish-puzzlees/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20230203T212457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T212713Z
UID:1716-1675886400-1675891800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seasearch data: the whole journey
DESCRIPTION:This talk will give an introduction to Seasearch\, which is a citizen-science project around Britain and Ireland for divers and snorkellers. Angus Jackson\, the Seasearch data officer will provide some background to the project and describe what it does. He will then explain the complex journey between collection and application of the data\, and then illustrate the great value of Seasearch with examples of the many important ways in which the data are being used. \n  \nRegister here for this free online talk
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seasearch-data-the-whole-journey/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220427T114514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T114514Z
UID:1691-1656201600-1656287999@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Sponge workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dr Maria Vittoria Marra will be presenting this introduction to sponge identification. Though sponges are one of the most commonly seen species by divers they are extremely under recorded and make up only 8% of Seasearch records in Ireland. This in depth course will cover the range of sponges in Irish waters and some of the issues in terms of identification. We will look at how to prepare sponge samples so that spicules can be examined under a microscope. We will also be recruiting volunteers for the sponge recording project. \nLevel – This course is aimed at recorders interested in expanding their knowledge of this under recorded group of marine animals. While no prior knowledge of sponge identification is required but this course will be quite in depth in terms of topic \nCost €60 \nRegister for this event by emailing SeasearchIreland@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/sponge-workshop/
LOCATION:Galway Atlantaquarium\, Galway\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220530
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220218T151241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T211256Z
UID:1671-1653696000-1653868799@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seasearch Observer Course - Kerry
DESCRIPTION:Course content: \n\nFind out about the Seasearch project\nGain a basic grounding in marine recording\nLearn how to recognise and classify marine habitats\nLearn how to complete the Seasearch Observation Form by watching a ‘video dive’\nComplete two dives (or snorkels) with a Seasearch tutor\n\nThis is an introductory course aimed at giving divers and snorkellers new to the project and new to marine recording a basic grounding. The course will consist of a one day classroom session and one day diving. \nAt the end of the course\, you’ll get a Seasearch Qualification booklet. Once you have completed five forms for real (two on dives with a tutor available to help) you will be a qualified Seasearch Observer and able to take part in Seasearch dives or snorkels. \nCost €80 Adult\, €60 Student \nYou can register by emailing Seasearchireland@gmail.com.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seasearch-observer-course-kerry/
LOCATION:Waterville\, Co Kerry\, Waterville\, Kerry\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220413T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220110T104045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T104045Z
UID:1637-1649881800-1649887200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Rays in Irish waters with Maya Harries of The Ray Project
DESCRIPTION:Skates\, more commonly known as rays\, are a demersal fish that lay eggs on the seabed in shallow waters. Each species of skate is believed to have different nursery habitats; their behaviour and specific environment are still lacking in understanding. Over 70% of Irish native skates are classed as Near Threatened\, Endangered or Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List\, local extinction is believed to be imminent for many species unless we can protect their breeding grounds.Skates\, more commonly known as rays\, are a demersal fish that lay eggs on the seabed in shallow waters. Each species of skate is believed to have different nursery habitats; their behaviour and specific environment are still lacking in understanding. Over 70% of Irish native skates are classed as Near Threatened\, Endangered or Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List\, local extinction is believed to be imminent for many species unless we can protect their breeding grounds. \nSeasearch Ireland are collaborating with The Ray Project on their skate habitat project. We have been supplying the Ray team with photos and detailed habitat descriptions of all our skate and ray sightings to help aid their research of nursery habitats and biodiversity of the native Irish skates that are in desperate need of protection. \nMaya Harries is the founder and managing director of The Ray Project which is a non profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and research of rays and skates worldwide. They are currently working on mapping and protecting nursery sites of skates in Irish waters. \nEvent is free\, online workshop open to all. \nYou can register here. \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/rays-in-irish-waters-with-maya-harries-of-the-ray-project/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220406T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220123T203137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T204102Z
UID:1650-1649277000-1649282400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:KelpRes - the diversity and resilience of kelp ecosystems in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:KelpRes is an EPA funded project run by NUI Galway exploring the biology\, ecology and genetics of kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) in Ireland. \nThis talk by Dr Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter will explore some of the key findings of the project and how you can get involved in monitoring your local kelp ecosystem. It’s difficult to overstate how seminal this work has been in creating a baseline of data on kelp forest ecosystems in Ireland. You can read some of the findings of the work here\, here and here. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this free online workshop here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/kelpres-the-diversity-and-resilience-of-kelp-ecosystems-in-ireland-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220331T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220216T152817Z
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UID:1659-1648756800-1648764000@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Photo Identification - Crustaceans\, Cameras and Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:The third of a series of 3 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. \nRory O’Callaghan will talk about how not to photograph crustaceans for identification purposes before Martin Kiely offers some advice on cameras from your first GoPro to a rig the size of your dive buddy. We’ll then round off the 3 lecture series by going through photos submitted to see can we identify the species in them. \nYou can register for this free online talk here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/photo-identification-crustaceans-cameras-and-show-and-tell/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220330T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220216T152721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T152721Z
UID:1657-1648670400-1648677600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Photo Identification - Cowries\, Anemones and Fish
DESCRIPTION:The second of a series of 3 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. \nMaja Stankovski (cowries)\, Joe Fitzgibbon (anemones) and John Breen (fish) will guide you through the process of getting the perfect snap to identify those tricky marine critters. \nYou can register for this free online workshop here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/photo-identification-cowries-anemones-and-fish/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220323T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220216T152616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T152616Z
UID:1655-1648065600-1648072800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Photo Identification - Photos and Nudibranchs
DESCRIPTION:The first of a series of 3 talks on adding photo identification to your tool kit for identifying species while diving. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers (award winning even) will guide you through taking the perfect snap to capture your record. We can’t promise you’ll find fame on Instagram but you’ll be able to get the snap of that nudi or fish so you can ID them in the comfort of your living room. \nThis first of 3 nights we will cover underwater photography in the hands of Martin Kiely and Maja Stankovski will show you how to take the perfect nudibranch shot. \nYou can register for this free online workshop here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/photo-identification-photos-and-nudibranchs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220223T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220110T110922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T110922Z
UID:1639-1645648200-1645648200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Serpula reefs - Galway's Hidden gem
DESCRIPTION:Biogenic reefs are hard material created by living things that build up to form structures. While typically we think of things like the Great Barrier reef\, tropical waters and corals Ireland is home to its own miniature version in the form of Serpula vermicularis reefs. Serpula are small worms that grow calcareous tubes on hard substrares\, they are the white tubes you find growing on rocks\, harbour walls or boat hulls. However at a number of sites the larvae settle on existing tubes so that the tubes eventually grow to form large reefs which can be up to 2m in height. \n3 sites in Galway host these unique reefs and since 2021 Seasearch Ireland has undertaken a project deploying GoPros in at one site to record the creatures that visit\, feed on and live in the Serpula reefs. While this talk will cover some of the more technical and scientific details related to Serpula vermicularis it is intended to be aimed at a general audience and will generally cover the Serpula project and the videos that have been collected during it. \nThis free online talk is open to all and you can register here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/serpula-reefs-galways-hidden-gem/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220202T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20220123T110852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T110916Z
UID:1645-1643833800-1643839200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Online seaweed identification workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted that Dr Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter of the KelpRes project is once again offering her vast expertise on all things algae related. This workshop will cover how to identify\, press and appreciate the importance of the common seaweeds in Irish waters. It’s intended to be aimed at complete novices and those who know their way around a rocky shore. \nLevel: Beginner/Intermediate \nYou can register for this free online workshop here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/1645/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135050
CREATED:20210411T144921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T194517Z
UID:1453-1622057400-1622057400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Sponge identification workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dr Maria Vittoria Marra will be presenting this short introduction to sponge identification. Though sponges are one of the most commonly seen species by divers they are extremely under recorded and make up only 8% of Seasearch records in Ireland. \nThis course is aimed at recorders interested in expanding their knowledge of this under recorded group of marine animals. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this free event by clicking here
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/sponge-identification-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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