All you need to know about Seagrass with Heidi

All you need to know about Seagrass with Heidi

From Coastal Catch Ups by Sam Purdon

March 11, 2024 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 17

About this episode

Heidi discusses the importance of seagrass habitats and their preservation in Northern Ireland.

Heidi shares her extensive knowledge on seagrass habitats and the impact of human activities on the coastline and the importance of preserving these areas in Northern Ireland. She highlights the significance of seagrass as a habitat and its potential for carbon sequestration and we also cover the causes of seagrass loss, the need for mitigating its impact, and the role of volunteer support for ecological restoration projects. Heidi is also involved with the Irish Ocean Literacy Network, the Shifting Tides Project in Carlingford Lough, and recently delivered a Ted Talk at Stormont focusing on how our seas can help tackle the climate crisis. You can find the links to these below: Irish Ocean Literacy Network - https://irishoceanliteracy.ie Shifting Tides - https://www.theshiftingtides.org Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQn8O4Z2-Xo

People in this episode

Host: Sam Purdon

Guest: Heidi

Topics covered

  • seagrass habitats
  • carbon sequestration
  • ecological restoration
  • climate crisis
  • human impact on coastline

Keywords

  • seagrass
  • habitats
  • carbon sequestration
  • ecological restoration
  • climate crisis
  • Northern Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Ocean Literacy Network, Shifting Tides Project

Places: Northern Ireland, Carlingford Lough

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