White Paper on Maritime Environmental Issues in Ireland.

Interesting Paper from Ireland on Maritime Environmental issues.

Current priorities for Marine Environment and Food Safety research in Ireland are as set out in SeaChange – a marine knowledge, research and innovation strategy for Ireland 2007-2013. These are broadly based on requirements that arise from European legislation and the opportunities that arise for Irish Marine sector as a consequence. As a productive and sustainable marine based food sector depends on waters with a high environmental status there is a close relationship between Marine Environment research topics and programmes and the development of Seafood Production, Aquaculture, Seafood Safety. Furthermore, changes and variations in the Marine Environment have a significant effect on agriculture production through impact on weather conditions.

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Current Environmental Issues in the Marine Sector