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marine protected areas

Last year
2024
Europe’s oldest marine reserve, located in County Cork, is in decline. What’s going on?
The Journal Investigates finds multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in Lough Hyne Marine Reserve.
The purple sea urchin has declined from thousands to just over 100 individuals
Other species which were common have vanished within the past few decades
Expert: "They've completely just let it lapse - the management of it."
All time
Plans for up to 30% of Irish waters to be designated as marine protected areas