Coastal Catch Ups
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Irish Seabirds, Boat Moorings and Castles
Irish Seabirds, Boat Moorings and Castles
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My name is Sam and I have been a user of our coasts for almost all of my life, mostly through sailing, paddleboarding and swimming at Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.
I started this podcast to share how amazing our ocean is and people's connection through their hobbies and work.
I am particularly interested in ensuring the sustainable use of coasts, through protecting the environment, whilst balancing income for people and communities, and connecting people with nature through recreation.
Stay up-to-date with episodes via our email newsletter (subscribe at www.coastalcatchups.com).
You can contact me at [email protected] for any queries or collaboration ideas, would love to hear from you.
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- Irish Seabirds, Boat Moorings and Castles · 16 mntRecap of the Coastal Catch Up Newsletter from February 2026. Bringing you the latest news, species spotlights and history of the Irish Coastline. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe…
- Avocets and looking after coastal birds · 16 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 21Learn more about why ringing birds is important. I always thought some of the methods of capturing birds looked a bit heavy handed, but the birds were always released unharmed…
- 4 Career Lessons from a Marine Scientist Consultant · 19 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 20I work as a consultant, supporting organisations and companies working in the marine environment. The purpose is to ensure any development identifies and mitigates the…
- Grab your oars with Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club · 38 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 19In this episode I speak with Joy and David who are both key members of Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club. They kindly let me interrupt them during an evening of boat prep in the…
- Is Tidal Energy the future? · 31 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 18This episode explores the tidal energy industry. Tidal energy has great potential around our coastline as a reliable form of renewable energy, however, it is all about getting…
- All you need to know about Seagrass with Heidi · 43 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 17Heidi shares her extensive knowledge on seagrass habitats and the impact of human activities on the coastline and the importance of preserving these areas in Northern Ireland…
- Introduction to Fair Seas and Marine Protected Areas · 50 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 16This week’s episode focuses on Fair Seas mission to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around Ireland’s seas. Donal is passionate and knowledgable about the subject so no…
- What is Surf Therapy? · 30 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 15Listen to this episode where I chat to Bill O'Donnell who volunteers with the Wave Project in Northern Ireland. Bill has volunteered with the organisation for 5 years, and he…
- Black Coral, Rahui and Albatross in New Zealand · 33 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 14This discussion on my trip to New Zealand covered various topics including the carrying capacity of tourism sites, the challenges faced by seabirds such as the Northern Royal…
- K'Gari and Humpback Whales in Australia · 29 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 13Join me as I reflect on my observations while travelling around eastern Australia. K'Gari (otherwise known as Fraser Island) receives nearly 500,000 visitors a year and is the…
- Can anyone become a sailor? · 44 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 12I speak with Jack, who is renowned for his relentless work on getting people on the water through sailing. In this podcast , hear about the benefits of volunteering, getting on…
- Coastal Reflections · 20 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 11Join me as I suffer with jet lag and covid (boo hoo poor me) and I reflect on the last 5 episodes of Coastal Catch Ups. Remember you can keep up to date with episodes by joining…
- Big Boats and Waves with Ryan · 56 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 10On a wet Friday evening, myself and Ryan O'Leary sat in his camper van eating spaghetti bolognese at a local boatyard. Ryan has recently spent countless hours renovating an old…
- The life of a Professional Sailor with Hammy · 52 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 9I chat with Hammy Baker who shares what it takes to become a professional sailor and what inspired him to chase his dream. Hammy shares his experiences of how he got into sailing…
- Snails at the Giants Causeway with Cliff Henry · 46 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 8Earlier in the week I spoke with Dr Cliff Henry, who is a Nature Engagement Officer with the National Trust. Cliff is based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, famous for its…
- Getting Women on the water with Mary Martin · 36 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 7I spoke with Mary Martin about her role as a Development Officer with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). We chat about how more people can get on the water and why certain…
- Dayum, Seaweed is Sexy · 49 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 6So you find seaweed sexy? I certainly do after my chat with Rhianna Rees from the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association. Rhianna shares her views and ongoing work about the…
- Coastal Reflections · 38 mntThis episode is slightly different. So join me as I summarise some of the key takeaways from the last five episodes. I delve into some of the topics in more detail whilst adding…
- Conserving our wetlands with Paul Stewart · 35 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 5Earlier in the week I heard about the work ongoing at Castle Espie from Paul Stewart, the site's manager. Castle Espie is Northern Ireland's only Wildfowl and Wetland Trust site…
- Sailing to the Caribbean with John Gilmore · 46 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 4I had the absolute pleasure to speak with John Gilmore about his adventures around the Caribbean and his sailing career. It all started at a young age, but a key moment in John's…
