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Explore 'Oceans of Learning'
18.06.20
THE coastline in
Donegal is of immense importance to the county. It
supports not only a thriving tourist industry but
also provides an immense opportunity for
socio-economic development through many businesses
including fishing, aquaculture and leisure
activities as well as being an integral part of the
county's heritage.
In Ireland, 1.9 million people live within 5km of
the coast and many communities along the Irish coast
depend on industries such as tourism, fishing and
aquaculture. Furthermore, there is now mounting
evidence that the ocean plays a key role in the
general wellbeing of our coastal communities. This
week’s Oceans of Learning series will explore the
importance of Ireland’s Coastal Communities. Over 10
weeks, the Marine Institute and partners are
celebrating our world’s shared ocean and our
connection to the sea, sharing news and offering
online interactive activities, videos and
downloadable resources on a new marine topic each
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A starfish on the seashore. For more
information on Oceans of Learning, visit
www.marine.ie . |
Dr Paul Connolly, CEO
of the Marine Institute said, “As an island nation,
our 7,711 kilometres of coastline is one of our
greatest assets. Our fishing and aquaculture
industries, tourism and marine leisure make a
significant contribution to the economic development
of Ireland’s coastal regions, and provide employment
opportunities for many in our coastal communities.
At the Marine Institute, we support Ireland’s
coastal communities and economies, through our
research, ocean knowledge, infrastructure and
advisory services.
As a small island nation, the health of our oceans
and the wellbeing of our coastal communities have
always been and will continue to be inextricably
linked”.
The Marine Institute’s Oceans of Learning series
this week highlights Ireland’s Coastal Communities.
Oceans of Learning offers videos, interactive
activities and downloadable resources on our coasts
and seashore. For more information on Oceans of
Learning, visit
www.marine.ie . |
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