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. […]

Exciting news from FJORDSTRONG! Last summer, our team ventured to Orkney to survey flapper skate egg nurseries & their surrounding areas using cutting-edge, non-destructive technologies in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast ARK Natuurontwikkeling, […]

FJORDSTRONG is proud to announce our recent tender win with DAERA NI! With a focus on areas near Rathlin and RedBay starting this month, our surveys will provide zero-impact data on distributions and abundances on our many species of shark, skate and ray in NI waters […]

Exciting news from FJORDSTRONG! Last summer, our team ventured to Orkney to survey flapper skate egg nurseries & their surrounding areas using cutting-edge, non-destructive technologies in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast, ARK […]