Will YOU Help Protect our Ocean? #30X30


We are an island nation surrounded by the ocean, from the Wild Atlantic West Coast to the Celtic and Irish Sea; these connect us to the rest of the world!  Biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, and climate change are just a few of the prevalent threats that we all face. 


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Citizen Science

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Pioneering ocean preservation, investing in research, leadership and advocacy that advances science-based solutions tO have a real-world impact!


Support us and help to conserve the future of our oceans!


Our Mission



The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) is Ireland's leading technology focused eNGO, committed to monitoring and minimising disturbance to marine megafauna through innovation in research, conservation and education.


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Our Focus

 

We aim to aim to enhance our scientific knowledge and understanding of marine megafauna in Irish waters through conservation, research and education.

EDUCATION

We teach the next generation of ocean stewards about the importance of marine conservation through our FREE Citizen Science app - the 'OBSERVERS App', school visits and summer camps.



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RESEARCH

We conduct long-term monitoring of marine megafauna across Ireland through dedicated research and citizen science. This involves population monitoring through boat-based, aerial surveys, and cetacean bio-acoustic monitoring.  

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CONSERVATION

We aim to help Ireland reach their international targets of protecting 30% of Irish marine ecosystems  by 2030 by providing critical data towards the designation of Marine Protected Areas (MPA's).




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