Seaweeds

#ExploreYourShoreIRL

Our #ExploreYourShoreIRL Species of the Month for November was the Portuguese Man O' War. Not a jellyfish but a siphonophore - a group of animals made up of a colony of identical individuals called zooids. Discover more about your local shore at http://www.exploreyourshore.ie

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Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre·

13 Jan

What has our Ocean ever done for us? #8: Being by the sea encourages us to get out and exercise. The beauty of the coastal environment, the sound of waves breaking on shore, and enjoying nature top our list of why we love the coast. #ExploreYourShoreIRL at http://exploreyourshore.ie

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Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre·

11 Jan

What has our Ocean ever done for us? #7: Studies have found that living close to the sea is associated with lower levels of psychological distress and that regular exposure to nature also reduces our stress levels. #ExploreYourShoreIRL at http://exploreyourshore.ie

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