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ORCA Ireland
Ocean Research and Conservation Association Ireland
Rubicon Innovation Centre, Munster Technology University, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland
Region Active:
Europe
Non-profit
Activity
Marine research, Marine conservation awareness and education, Cetaceans, Dolphins, Whales, Citizen science
Description
ORCA Ireland's stated aim is 'to enhance our scientific knowledge and understanding of marine megafauna in Irish waters through conservation, research and education.' They monitor marine megafauna (especially cetaceans), both through research with the help of citizen scientists through their mobile phone recording tool, the Observers App, and real-time cetacean acoustics research.
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