As we continue our march through the climate crisis, the word carbon is on everyone’s lips – there’s too much in the atmosphere and not enough in the ground, and its causing the world to heat up. So how is it all connected?  […]

The protection of Essential Fish Habitats (EFHs) is essential to a healthy ocean, but what are they? And why do they matter? Check out our short primer to get up to speed.  […]

FjordStrong were joined by BBC NI for a BRUV (baited remote underwater video) survey off the coast of Portstewart. Read about our hunt for the enigmatic and elusive flapper skate! […]

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation into the creation of the first ever Elasmobranch Conservation Strategy for Northern Ireland. The proposed strategy reflects the collective efforts of a broad range of stakeholders including NGOs, Governmental bodies, Universities and Industry partners, and aims to outline the necessary steps to protect 12 selected priority elasmobranch species (focusing on addressing key knowledge gaps), whilst delivering on international obligations to protect and preserve the marine environment.   […]

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Dr Mark Hoppner, a passionate marine biologist. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and a love for the ocean.With a firm belief that understanding and protecting our marine ecosystems is crucial for the future of our planet. […]