Tag: coastal conservation
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Ngātiwai’s Provocative Stand at Poor Knights Islands Creates Fresh Marine Law Tensions
Introduction: A provocative act at sea In a move that has ignited debate over marine governance and indigenous rights, the Ngātiwai people undertook a symbolic landing on the Poor Knights Islands, a site long envied for its ecological significance and protected status. The action, described by observers as a deliberate challenge to a recent change…
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Carpobrotus Invasion Tracked by iEcology: Longer Bloom
Tracking an invasive coastline plant with social media A recent study led by researchers at the University of Galway shows how a bright, holiday-photo staple—the carpobrotus plant—plays to its advantage in invaded regions by flowering for a longer period than in its native South Africa. Using more than 1,700 photos from Instagram and citizen science…
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Rare Ocean Sunfish Washed Up Off Donegal Coast: What It Means for Irish Waters
Rare Ocean Sunfish Found on the West Donegal Coast A rare ocean sunfish was discovered washed up on the Back Strand in Falcarragh, on the west coast of Donegal, Ireland. The large, disc-shaped fish was found by two friends out walking on a Saturday morning. Mary Doherty and Adele Paton reported the sighting after coming…