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Tralee Oyster Fishery

The Tralee Oyster Fishery was founded in 1979, after the near collapse of the native oyster stock. The local fishers came together to restore the population and today, they’re a cooperative of 200 fishers who both profit from and protect the fish in the bay.

Marine protected areas

Irish scientist Mark John Costello, based at Nord University in Norway, looked at the evidence of economic benefits on 50 existing marine protected areas in 31 countries. Can protecting parts of our oceans actually increase profits for the fishing industry?

The latest on avian flu

Several cases of avian have now been confirmed here in Ireland, and that means it’s more important than ever to stick to strict biosecurity measures. Dr June Fanning is Chief Veterinary Officer at the Department of Agriculture, and Paul Moore is a tillage farmer from Cork.

Countrywide Full Episode 15/11/2025

Countrywide Full Episode 15/11/2025

Safety at sea

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board is the body that investigates accidents and incidents at sea. It says that fatalities and injuries remain too high, especially on smaller boats under 15 metres in length.