UCD takes ecological lead as Ireland’s marine ecosystems get €25m to protect biodiversity
Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
Professor Tasman Crowe, UCD Vice President for Sustainability, and Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD Credit: Maxwell Photography
University College Dublin will lead the ecological aspects of a new €25m initiative focused on conserving and restoring the biodiversity of Ireland’s marine ecosystems.
The LIFE project aims to develop a comprehensive network of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) across the country, and is a part of wider efforts to strengthen Ireland’s resilience against climate change.
It is a collaboration between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and three research partners from the third-level sector.
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