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Tralee Bay Wetlands.
THE Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), in collaboration with Fair Seas, is visiting Tralee next week as part of a series of free, in-person evening events in coastal towns around Ireland.
The Local Groups Roadshow will take place at Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday, March 26th from 5.30pm to 8pm.
It aims to connect coastal communities and local members of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group with the latest developments in marine conservation, marine protected areas (MPAs), the future of Ireland’s seas, and to discuss the species frequently seen from Kerry’s headlands.
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The roadshows have already visited Donegal, Dublin, Wicklow, Mayo, Sligo, Galway and Clare.
Fair Seas is a coalition of environmental organisations and networks campaigning to secure a science-led network of effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
It provides an opportunity for local communities to Connect with IWDG and Fair Seas representatives directly and learn more about Ireland’s marine wildlife and habitats.
Visitors can hear about national marine policy developments in clear, accessible terms and ask questions and share local knowledge and concerns.
The afternoon will include short presentations from IWDG and Fair Seas, guest speakers, a short film screening, followed by an open discussion with attendees.
‘Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry’ will be shown during the free event; it features the views, stories and insights of local communities who depend on the sea to make a living.
