Mermaid's Purse Discovered By Schoolboy In Co. Kerry
From Mooney Goes Wild by RTÉ Radio 1
April 27, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the discovery of a Mermaid's Purse by a schoolboy, indicating the return of the rare White Skate to local waters.
Called the “Ghost of the Sea,” the rare White Skate has reappeared in Kerry after vanishing from much of its range. Sixth-class student Rocco Stallard found a huge Mermaid’s Purse on Camp Beach, evidence that White Skates may be using local bays as a nursery ground, as Ken Whelan and our panel explain its importance...
Topics covered
- marine biology
- conservation
- education
- local wildlife
- ecology
Keywords
- Mermaid's Purse
- White Skate
- Kerry
- marine life
- schoolboy discovery
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mermaid’s Purse, White Skate
Places: Co. Kerry, Camp Beach
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