Tonight at 7:00 pm on RTÉ One, ecologist Anja Murray looks at Ireland's forgotten land.
Did you know that almost one million kilometres of ocean are under Ireland's jurisdiction? Not only are we responsible for this forgotten territory but soon we could be wasting it's potential.
Find out why the mismanagement of #seaweed harvesting is a real concern for coastal communities in Ireland - Watch @EcoEye Tues 7pm @RTEOne pic.twitter.com/58gcXXvYTE
— The Eco-Eye team (@EcoEye) February 3, 2017
The ocean has a huge impact on Ireland's ecosystems and the world's climate change and if used correctly we could reap huge benefits from it. However, this coastal marine habitat is about to be destroyed by mechanical harvesting.
Do we know what kind of impacts the mechanical harvesting of kelp forests are going to have? Tune into @EcoEye Tuesday at 7pm on @RTEOne pic.twitter.com/mC018PRu5Y
— The Eco-Eye team (@EcoEye) February 5, 2017
Eco Eye's Anja will visit the communities who could be affected by new mechanical harvesting techniques, and she will dive down to see these marine treasures and explore what soon could be lost. Anja also pays a visit to Dr Prannie Rhatigan to find out how we can benefit from seaweed.
This Tues on @EcoEye, @MiseAnja visits Dr Prannie Rhatigan to find out about the nutritional value and culinary uses of seaweed. 7pm @RTEOne pic.twitter.com/mVBspwpbGs
— The Eco-Eye team (@EcoEye) February 4, 2017
Tune into brand new Eco Eye tonight, Tuesday 7th of February on RTÉ One at 7:00pm.
