Whale and Dolphin Group Brings Marine Conservation Roadshow to West Cork
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is hosting a free marine conservation roadshow in Leap, West Cork on Wednesday, 25 March from 5.30pm to 8.00pm.
A free evening event focused on marine conservation, whale watching, and the future of Ireland's seas is coming to Leap next week, as the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and Fair Seas bring their Local Groups Roadshow to West Cork.
The event takes place on Wednesday, 25 March, at CECAS, Myross Wood House, Leap, Co. Cork (P81 Y192), running from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. Admission is free.
West Cork, widely regarded as the home of whale watching in Ireland, is the latest stop on a roadshow that has already visited Donegal, Dublin, Wicklow, Mayo, Sligo, Galway, and Clare.
The evening will include short presentations from IWDG and Fair Seas, guest speakers, a short film screening, and an open discussion. Attendees will have the chance to learn about Ireland's marine wildlife and habitats, hear about current and proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and share local knowledge and concerns with representatives directly.
Eva Lambert, Marine Policy and Advocacy Officer with the IWDG, said:
"We have local IWDG groups right around the country and each one is playing an important role. Citizen science is at the heart of everything we do, without people sharing what they see on our coasts, we simply wouldn't have the data we need to understand and protect Ireland's whales, dolphins and seas."
Fair Seas is a coalition of environmental organisations campaigning for a science-led network of effective Marine Protected Areas in Irish waters.
Free tickets are available via Eventbrite.