Coastal Catch Ups

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...

This week’s episode focuses on Fair Seas mission to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around Ireland’s seas. Donal is passionate and knowledgable about the subject so no better person to hear about the campaign...

Listen to this episode where I chat to Bill O'Donnell who volunteers with the Wave Project in Northern Ireland. Bill has volunteered with the organisation for 5 years, and he explains the background to the project, and...

This discussion on my trip to New Zealand covered various topics including the carrying capacity of tourism sites, the challenges faced by seabirds such as the Northern Royal Albatross, and the importance of Maori...

Join me as I reflect on my observations while travelling around eastern Australia. K'Gari (otherwise known as Fraser Island) receives nearly 500,000 visitors a year and is the largest sand island in the world. With sand...

I speak with Jack, who is renowned for his relentless work on getting people on the water through sailing. In this podcast , hear about the benefits of volunteering, getting on the water, and the value the coast gives...

Join me as I suffer with jet lag and covid (boo hoo poor me) and I reflect on the last 5 episodes of Coastal Catch Ups. Remember you can keep up to date with episodes by joining the email list at www.coastalcatchups.com...

On a wet Friday evening, myself and Ryan O'Leary sat in his camper van eating spaghetti bolognese at a local boatyard. Ryan has recently spent countless hours renovating an old sailboat he bought a while ago. Whilst he...

I chat with Hammy Baker who shares what it takes to become a professional sailor and what inspired him to chase his dream. Hammy shares his experiences of how he got into sailing and using the coast as his playground...

Earlier in the week I spoke with Dr Cliff Henry, who is a Nature Engagement Officer with the National Trust. Cliff is based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, famous for its coastal landscapes from the basalt...

I spoke with Mary Martin about her role as a Development Officer with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). We chat about how more people can get on the water and why certain groups are underrepresented, particularly...

So you find seaweed sexy? I certainly do after my chat with Rhianna Rees from the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association. Rhianna shares her views and ongoing work about the remerging seaweed industry in the UK. I found...

This episode is slightly different. So join me as I summarise some of the key takeaways from the last five episodes. I delve into some of the topics in more detail whilst adding my humble opinions and a bit of...

Earlier in the week I heard about the work ongoing at Castle Espie from Paul Stewart, the site's manager. Castle Espie is Northern Ireland's only Wildfowl and Wetland Trust site, situated on the coast of Strangford...

I had the absolute pleasure to speak with John Gilmore about his adventures around the Caribbean and his sailing career. It all started at a young age, but a key moment in John's life was when he quit his job at 31...