European Maritime Day 2025
21 May 2025 - 23 May 2025|
Cork, Ireland
- Cork City Council
Local events - There’s plenty to see in Cork
This is the first glimpse of the local events that will be organized by the Cork City Council and their partners. Follow the updates on this site and you will learn more on all the interesting maritime related activities that will take place in Cork in relation to the EMD
Join the exploratory event discovering the shore life and role of the citizens in caring for our marine area
Discover diverse marine life on and around this Blue flag beach with local and national marine ecologists at low tide.
This event ties in with the EU Maritime Day Conference in Cork, Cork Harbour Festival and Ireland's National Biodiversity Week. It is a great opportunity to discover shore and marine life with representatives three of Ireland's leading environmental NGOs.
Following a short overview of this coastal zone and estuary, we will break up into 3 groups as follows:
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Karin Dubsky, Coastwatch, will demonstrate some citizen science water testing and bioindicator monitoring methods, link these to EU water law and engage you in role play as part of a More4Nature Horizon project.
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Grace Carr, Irish Wildlife Trust, will inform on the rays and sharks that inhabit our waters and how well managed Marine Protected Areas can help them and other species, whilst
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Bernie Connolly, The Environmental Forum will explore how use of the diverse and delicate intertidal area and rockpools can impact on species and ecosystems.
Read more on: Discover Shore Life and the Role of Citizens in Caring for our Marine Area Tickets, Sat 24 May 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
Come join the EU4Ocean Coalition at European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork!
You'll discover the amazing work of the EU4Ocean Platform, the Youth4Ocean Forum, and the Network of European Blue Schools, all focused on raising ocean awareness and getting people involved in protecting our seas and waters.
Along with our EU4Ocean booth and the MakeEUBlue Awards ceremony, we’ll be hosting a series of interactive side events throughout the week. Under the theme Ocean Sounds, we will explore marine soundscapes, noise pollution, and community action through fun, hands-on activities. Check out all activities here: EU4Ocean Coalition at EMD 2025.
Don’t miss out – get involved and help make a difference!