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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627
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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:20260430T155721
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:20260430T155721
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220406T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
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:20260430T155721
CREATED:20220216T152817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T152817Z
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:20260430T155721
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:20260430T155721
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:20260430T155721
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:20260430T155721
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:20260430T155721
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210522T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210411T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T114934Z
UID:1455-1621701000-1621706400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Invasive seaweeds in Irish waters
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Marianela Zanolla of NUI Galway presents a guide to a 8 invasive seaweeds found in Ireland\, explaining how to identify and record them as well why it’s important to have accurate records of invasive seaweeds and a snapshot of her work to date. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this free event here \nNote to avoid clashing with field work this workshop has been rearranged. Apologies to anyone who booked for the original time.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/invasive-seaweeds-in-irish-waters/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210407T200822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T133733Z
UID:1448-1621452600-1621459800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Ocean Literacy for European Maritime Day
DESCRIPTION:The Irish Ocean Literacy Network\, IOLN which was formed in 2016\, is an all-Ireland group of organisations including public sector\, research\, and non-governmental stakeholders with the vision to achieve an ocean literate society.\nIt contains a mixture of individuals and organisations involved in formal and informal education and those who have no formal experience but wish to increase their knowledge of this practical skill. \nPart of the Seasearch Ireland series on online events in 2021\, this workshop is aimed at those who wish to learn more about ocean literacy communication and will be delivered by Dr Noirin Burke of the Galway Atlantaquarium and a member of the IOLN. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this free talk by click here. \n \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/ocean-literacy/
ORGANIZER;CN="Irish Ocean Literacy Network":MAILTO:info@irishoceanliteracy.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210209T153946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T145424Z
UID:1369-1620243000-1620250200@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Rescheduled - 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. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this talk by clicking here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/kelpres-the-diversity-and-resilience-of-kelp-ecosystems-in-ireland/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210210T191733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T191733Z
UID:1379-1619033400-1619040600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Site monitoring in Irish waters (pt 1)
DESCRIPTION:The National Marine Monitoring Scheme uses an informal survey methodology combining the existing Seasearch methodology with a list of bench mark species to be monitored at each site. Sites are selected by participants themselves to facilitate repeat sampling. Abundance is then measured for each species using a simple coded system SCOR (Super-abundant\, Common\, Occasional\, Rare). In order to participate in the scheme divers must: \n1. Choose a site to monitor \n2. Be confident that they can identify the ~100 species recorded in the scheme. These species are common species that can be easily identified visually in the water. \n3. Monitor their site across 5 dives – May\, June\, July\, August and September (divers can also monitor all year round if they wish). \nThis workshop will provide more details on how to begin monitoring and recording at your local site and on identifying fish species recorded as part of this scheme. \nTo register for this workshop click here.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/site-monitoring-in-irish-waters-pt-1-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210210T190534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T194426Z
UID:1374-1618428600-1618435800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Explore Your Shore! Marine citizen science @ the National Biodiversity Data Centre
DESCRIPTION:David Wall of the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s Explore Your Shore! project will be discussing marine citizen science in Ireland. \nExplore Your Shore is a Citizen Science project funded by the Environmental Protection Agency focused on increasing our knowledge of the distribution of our intertidal species\, exploring their potential as bio-indicators of water quality and climate change\, and highlighting actions we can all take to tackle water pollution and climate change. \nLevel – Any \nFor more info on Explore your Shore click here \nTo register for this talk click here
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/explore-your-shore/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210407T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210208T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T151653Z
UID:1361-1617823800-1617831000@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Exploring Galway Underwater Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Divers in Galway are incredibly lucky to have a variety of unique habitats and species right on their doorstep. As part of the Seasearch Ireland National Marine Monitoring Scheme (Adopt a Site) 4 sites in Galway county are monitored by Seasearch divers. This talk will cover some of the unique species found at these amazing sites as well as a lot of the common species found there too. \nThe talk will also briefly cover the National Marine Monitoring Scheme program and some of the key findings from the national results. \nLevel – Any \nYou can register for this talk by clicking here
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/exploring-galway-underwater-biodiversity/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210324T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210324T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210210T191510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T191952Z
UID:1377-1616614200-1616621400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Expert Fish Identification
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be joined by avid Seasearcher and fish expert Lin Baldock for an evening of fishy knowledge. Lin will teach you to identify those tricky gobies and wrasse that might have eluded your attention for now. \nLevel – Intermediate/Advanced – This course does not aim to teach basic fish identification skills that will be covered in a future workshop. \nTo register for this workshop click here
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/expert-fish-identification/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210201T212053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T205257Z
UID:1351-1615404600-1615411800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:How to add Photo ID to your toolset
DESCRIPTION:A guide to using your camera skills to record marine biodiversity. Some extremely knowledgeable photographers 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. \nSo join John Breen. Maja Stankovski\, Martin Kiely\, Joe Fitzgibbons and Tony O’Callaghan as they teach you all the tricks you need to start taking award winning photographs. \nLevel – Any \nTo register click here \n  \nWorkshop will cover managing your buoyancy. ethics of underwater photography\, and types of photo. \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/how-to-add-photo-id-to-your-toolset/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20210130T093432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T211625Z
UID:1341-1612985400-1612992600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Seaweed Identification workshop - Online
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 \nTo book a place email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/seaweed-identification-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200808T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200602T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T194141Z
UID:1244-1596898800-1596906000@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Site monitoring in Irish waters (pt 3)
DESCRIPTION:The National Marine Monitoring Scheme uses an informal survey methodology combining the existing Seasearch methodology with a list of bench mark species to be monitored at each site. Sites are selected by participants themselves to facilitate repeat sampling. Abundance is then measured for each species using a simple coded system SCOR (Super-abundant\, Common\, Occasional\, Rare). In order to participate in the scheme divers must: \n1. Choose a site to monitor \n2. Be confident that they can identify the ~100 species recorded in the scheme. These species are common species that can be easily identified visually in the water. \n3. Monitor their site across 5 dives – May\, June\, July\, August and September (divers can also monitor all year round if they wish). \nThis workshop will provide more details on how to begin monitoring and recording at your local site and on identifying fish species recorded as part of this scheme. \nThis will be an online talk held on Zoom to book a place email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com or leave a comment below with your name and email address.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/site-monitoring-in-irish-waters-pt-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200718T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200602T193151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T193228Z
UID:1242-1595084400-1595091600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Site monitoring in Irish waters (pt 2)
DESCRIPTION:The National Marine Monitoring Scheme uses an informal survey methodology combining the existing Seasearch methodology with a list of bench mark species to be monitored at each site. Sites are selected by participants themselves to facilitate repeat sampling. Abundance is then measured for each species using a simple coded system SCOR (Super-abundant\, Common\, Occasional\, Rare). In order to participate in the scheme divers must: \n1. Choose a site to monitor \n2. Be confident that they can identify the ~100 species recorded in the scheme. These species are common species that can be easily identified visually in the water. \n3. Monitor their site across 5 dives – May\, June\, July\, August and September (divers can also monitor all year round if they wish). \nThis workshop will provide a short introduction to the scheme and cover the identification of the algae\, echinoderms\, and sponges\, worms and plants recorded as part of the scheme. \nThis will be an online talk held on Zoom to book a place email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com or leave a comment below with your name and email address. \n  \n** Don’t worry if you missed Part 1 we’ll be organising more workshops in August and we’ll ensure anyone who wants to monitor can receive training \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/site-monitoring-in-irish-waters-pt-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200627T093347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200627T094206Z
UID:1291-1594234800-1594242000@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Biodiscovery in Irish waters with Dr Ryan Young
DESCRIPTION:With bioprospecting one of the scientific buzzwords of the last few years we’re delighted that Dr Ryan Young of NUI Galway will give a talk on biodiscovery in Irish waters and his work on the Science Foundation Ireland funded program “Exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources”. \nDr Young gained his PhD in marine natural products chemistry from Rhodes University and is currently the senior postdoc on SFI Investigator Programme Award15/IA/3100 Exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources\, responsible for chemical and biological screening \nThe 5-year (2016-2021) Science Foundation Ireland Investigators programme project Exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources focuses on biodiscovery research in Irish deep-sea Cnidaria and Porifera. The aims are to: \n\nfind new bioactive natural products from deep-sea corals and sponges in Irish offshore waters\ndevelop informed bioprospecting approaches to maximise the chance of finding these compounds in hard to sample environments such as the deep sea\ninform conservation planning in relation to biodiscovery hotspots
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/biodiscovery-in-irish-waters-with-dr-ryan-young/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200602T192815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T201144Z
UID:1239-1593957600-1593964800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Site monitoring in Irish waters (pt 1)
DESCRIPTION:The National Marine Monitoring Scheme uses an informal survey methodology combining the existing Seasearch methodology with a list of bench mark species to be monitored at each site. Sites are selected by participants themselves to facilitate repeat sampling. Abundance is then measured for each species using a simple coded system SCOR (Super-abundant\, Common\, Occasional\, Rare). In order to participate in the scheme divers must: \n1. Choose a site to monitor \n2. Be confident that they can identify the ~100 species recorded in the scheme. These species are common species that can be easily identified visually in the water. \n3. Monitor their site across 5 dives – May\, June\, July\, August and September (divers can also monitor all year round if they wish). \nThis workshop will provide a short introduction to the scheme and cover the identification of the molluscs\, crustaceans and sea squirts recorded as part of the scheme. \nThis will be an online talk held on Zoom to book a place email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com or leave a comment below with your name and email address. \n 
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/site-monitoring-in-irish-waters-pt-1/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200602T192941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200614T180529Z
UID:1238-1593025200-1593032400@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Kelp ecology talk
DESCRIPTION:Talk on the importance of Kelp ecosystems in an Irish context and on the exciting work undertaken by the KelpRes project in advancing our understanding of this keystone species. \nThis will be an online talk held on Zoom to book a place email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com or leave a comment below with your name and email address.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/kelp-ecology-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200613T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200602T191839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T115614Z
UID:1235-1592060400-1592067600@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Algae identification
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on how to identify\, press and appreciate the importance of the common seaweeds in Irish waters by Dr Kathryn Schoenrock of the KelpRes project. \nTo book a place email SeasearchIreland@gmail.com
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/algae-identification/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200608T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20200608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T155721
CREATED:20200602T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T193032Z
UID:1230-1591646400-1591651800@seasearchireland.ie
SUMMARY:Citizen science in Irish waters
DESCRIPTION:Zoom talk to mark World Ocean day a short talk on the work of Seasearch Ireland and why citizen science is so important for measuring inshore biodiversity. \n  \nAll talks/events are free of charge and can be registered for by emailing Seasearchireland@gmail.com.
URL:https://seasearchireland.ie/event/citizen-science-in-irish-waters/
ORGANIZER;CN="Seasearch Ireland":MAILTO:seasearchireland@gmail.com
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