Coastal Catch Ups

Coastal Catch Ups

By Sam PurdonScienceNatural SciencesNature
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Coastal Catch Ups episodes

  • Talking Oysters with Dr Rachel Millar
    I chat with Dr Rachel Millar, a Marine Conservation Officer with Ulster Wildlife, who manages several conservation programmes in Northern Ireland. This includes the recovery of the Native Oyster which was once close to extinction. We also chat about her career path, public engagement in conservation, diving and her PhD.
    38 min
  • Renewable energy in the Celtic Sea with Tomos Davies

    I spoke with Tomos Davies about the future of offshore wind in the Celtic Sea. Tomos is a Project Manager and is passionate about the role south Wales will play in reaching the net-zero targets. Tomos also shared his enthusiasm for learning and development in the sector and the importance of collaboration.

    35 min
  • Sustainable Tourism with Rory Martin

    I caught up with Rory Martin who manages Strangford Lough Activity Centre. Rory runs his business in one of the most environmentally sensitive areas in Northern Ireland. He gives people the opportunity to experience amazing marine habitats and species in a responsible manner. Rory has a good understanding of sustainable tourism and where he wants to take his business and our conversation covers the challenges of ecotourism, the benefits of blue recreation and his exciting plans for the future.

    32 min

About Coastal Catch Ups

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My name is Sam and I have been a user of our coasts for almost all of my life, mostly through sailing, paddleboarding and swimming at Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.

I started this…