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Underwater Observatories

A downloadable on underwater observatories, including links to citizen science projects where you can get involved identify animals for scientists.

Posted bysheenafennellJune 22, 2020Posted inQuickTags:marineLeave a comment on Underwater Observatories

Wicklow Mountains National Park

A link to the wonderful nature activities hosted on the Wicklow Mountains National Park website

Posted byLouise AllcockJune 19, 2020June 15, 2020Posted inQuickTags:IndoorLeave a comment on Wicklow Mountains National Park

Ocean Instrument Quiz

Guess the Ocean Instrument! A fun picture quiz – and yes, we give you the answers, and tell you what each instrument is for

Posted bysheenafennellJune 8, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Ocean Instrument Quiz

Ocean Eddies

Everything you need to know about Ocean Eddies. A downloadable with links to videos and other cool stuff

Posted bysheenafennellJune 1, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Ocean Eddies

Learn about Lakes

Learn about lakes from a series of short videos produced by researchers

Posted bysheenafennellMay 25, 2020Posted inQuickTags:IndoorLeave a comment on Learn about Lakes

Waves

How do waves form and why are they important? Read all about it from surfing to renewable energy!

Posted bysheenafennellMay 18, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Waves

Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife Learn the Rule of Thumb

Learn how you can practise Leave No Trace principle of Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife.

Posted byEithne LarkinMay 12, 2020May 21, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Outdoor, PrimaryLeave a comment on Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife Learn the Rule of Thumb

How does the ocean circulate: part 3

A follow up from previous experiments on water temperature and water saltiness, this activity explains the global ocean circulation that all our lives depend on

Posted bysheenafennellMay 11, 2020May 10, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on How does the ocean circulate: part 3

22º Halo

A short post on a 22 degree sun halo seen in the skies over Galway one sunny May day

Posted byLouise AllcockMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020Posted inQuickTags:OutdoorLeave a comment on 22º Halo

Make a bird bath

A really quick DIY birdbath to help all the birds through the gorgeous weather we’ve been having lately.

Posted byLouise AllcockMay 2, 2020May 2, 2020Posted inQuickTags:birds, Outdoor2 Comments on Make a bird bath

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