Northern Ireland has a duty to protect our biodiversity under international agreements and national legislation. DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division has a legal obligation to survey, monitor and report on the condition of our protected species and habitats, and marine ecosystems, both within and outside of Marine Protected Areas.
Further information
- Marine conservation and protection
- Marine conservation advice and guidance
- Monitoring marine biodiversity
- Marine Protected Areas
- Marine Wildlife licensing
Useful links
- Marine Areas of Special Scientific Interest
- Marine Conservation Zones
- Marine historic environment
- Marine National Site Network - Marine SACs and SPAs
- Marine Protected Areas
- Marine Ramsar sites
- Monitoring marine habitats and species
- Portrush Coastal Zone
- Shipwrecks
- Special Areas of Conservation for Harbour porpoise
- Protected areas
- Searching protected areas