Rebecca Hunter

'Underscores the power of creative works and their potency in the environmental crisis; to offer attention, compassion, connection, grief and hope.’ – former Moth Nature Writing Prize winner, Anna Selby

We want to hear what you have to offer!

Closing 30 September. Open now. 🌟 bit.ly/mothnature25

08.08.2025 16:18 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Podcast: Why Irish seas need more legal protection Ireland needs its own legislation to safeguard marine protected areas, an expert has warned.

Great talking with @franmcnulty.bsky.social on the @rte.ie Behind the Story podcast about the urgent need to protect Ireland’s seas, and the habitats and creatures deeply bound to our stories and identity

09.08.2025 12:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Ireland to ban large vessels >18m fishing for sprat in coastal waters.

“The new measures are a clear signal that Ireland is serious about protecting our marine life.”

… it’s a great step, but urgently needs to be followed with adequate, well-managed marine protected areas

23.07.2025 13:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sturgeon sighting — the first here in decades A 180cm sturgeon was caught and released off the coast of Kerry this summer... they are considered extinct in Irish waters so this is significant

Could sturgeon be returning to Irish waters?

What an amazing rewilding success that would be!

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...

21.07.2025 13:54 — 👍 31    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0