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‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline

I spent last summer wading through seagrass meadows across Northern Ireland, from the sheltered waters of Strangford Lough to the exposed coast at Waterfoot Bay. I was collecting seagrass leaves and testing them for nitrogen pollution. Every meadow I visited sits inside a marine protected area – a stretch of…

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Thousands of oysters planted in Belfast Lough to restore species in the waterway

Nature conservation charity Ulster Wildlife was behind the move to restore oyster reefs in Belfast Lough.

Evening Standard

Why more than 30,000 oysters have been planted on a Belfast coast

The move marks a crucial step in plans to restore vital oyster reefs

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Vulnerable seabirds found nesting on Isle of Muck

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The Independent UK

Puffins make a comeback on Isle of Muck after 25 years

The nesting discovery has been hailed as a major milestone in the recovery of one of the vulnerable seabirds.

The Independent UK

Puffins return to nature reserve for first time in 25 years

Experts say it is a huge milestone for the vulnerable birds

The Independent UK

Barn owl breeding success for third year in a row on Co Down farm

Conservationists have hailed hope for the recovery of the species in Northern Ireland.

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First recorded sighting of rare dragonfly in Belfast hailed by conservationists

The black-tailed skimmer dragonfly was spotted by volunteers at the Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in west Belfast.

Evening Standard

Living example of pre-war farmland safeguarded for nature

Ulster Wildlife has taken on 90 acres of land at Fedian in Co Fermanagh as its newest nature reserve

The Independent UK

Native Oysters Return To Belfast After A Century's Absence

Long gone from Belfast's famed harbour where the Titanic was built, oysters are making a comeback thanks to a nursery installation project aimed at boosting marine life and water quality.

Latin Times

Native Oysters Return To Belfast After A Century's Absence

Long gone from Belfast's famed harbour where the Titanic was built, oysters are making a comeback thanks to a nursery installation project aimed at boosting marine life and water quality.

International Business Times

Oysters hoped to improve water quality and boost marine life in Belfast Harbour

A nursery of oysters has been introduced at City Quays by Belfast Harbour, in partnership with Ulster Wildlife.

The Independent UK

Endangered bird makes return to Co Down bog thanks to conservation efforts

Two breeding pairs of lapwings have been spotted at Lecale Fens following efforts by Ulster Wildlife and a farmer.

The Independent UK

Native oyster being brought back from extinction in Glenarm

"Despite their small size and insignificant appearance, oysters can bring huge benefits to our marine environment"

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Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: Cycling through the excuses on parking

People are sick to the back teeth of buck passing when it comes to these things. They want action, not more excuses..

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland celebrates as bumper year for barn owls gives boost to its fragile population

Twenty-four barn owl chicks fledged from eight known breeding pairs – a 500% increase from 2021

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland barn owl population sees major boost with 24 chicks fledged

"After a troubled 2021, we are delighted to see the fortunes of barns owl changing and their numbers doing well"

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland celebrates bumper year for barn owls in 2022

Twenty-four barn owl chicks fledged from eight known breeding pairs – a 500% increase from 2021.

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Belfast Live

The Chronicles of Belfast: Meet some of the local faces featuring in new TV series

The new BBC NI series explores the wilder side of city life in Belfast

Belfast Live

Castle Ward red squirrel plan sees creatures released at Co Down estate

"Our healthy population of pine marten at Castle Ward, alongside the work of local volunteers, has allowed for the absence of the invasive grey squirrel"

The Independent UK

Red squirrels introduced at Co Down National Trust property

The first four red squirrels have been released in the Castle Ward estate, with more to follow.

Belfast Live

West Belfast man tells how his love of Black Mountain nature got him 'the best job in the world'

Aaron Kelly's film about surveying rare species in the Belfast Hills will now be shown to youngsters to help them understand the importance of caring for nature

Belfast Live

3 tips to help Northern Ireland wildlife survive the cold winter

Small birds need to eat a lot to survive in cold weather

Belfast Live

Tiny bird weighing less than £1 coin spotted in NI for just third time after epic 3,000 mile flight

Ulster Wildlife say the little Pallas's leaf warbler is native to Siberia, Mongolia and northeast China and flew 3,000 miles

Belfast Live

Westminster's EU Law Bill could 'derail' NI Climate Action Plans due to work burden on Stormont staff

"... made all the more acute by the ongoing lack of functioning political institutions in Northern Ireland"

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