Join us for an engaging presentation by Darragh Corcoran, who will delve into his groundbreaking PhD project. Darragh is working on creating Extent Mapping for all marine ecosystems from Ireland's coastline to the outer continental shelf edge—an area larger than the state of Texas. This vital project aims to assess the environmental health and economic value of each ecosystem within this expansive oceanic region.
In this talk, Darragh will draw compelling parallels between the challenges faced by the US East Coast and the Irish West Coast. Both regions are navigating the complex balance between preservation, recreation, and the exploitation of their vast marine resources. The discussion will highlight the shared decisions and dilemmas on either side of the Atlantic, emphasizing the crucial need for Marine Protected Areas amid growing demands for offshore wind installations.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into how both American and Irish coastal regions are managing their marine environments in the face of similar pressures and opportunities.
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More about Darragh:
Darragh, from Sligo in Ireland, has received Masters of Science Degrees in Conservation Behavior from the Atlantic Technical University and in Global Environmental Economics from the University of Galway. He is currently a PhD student in Coastal Ecosystem Economics at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at the University of Galway, Ireland. Darragh has worked in Hermanus, South Africa as an Intern during his Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology and as a Researcher during his Master’s in Conservation Behavior. Over the course of his time with the South African Shark Conservancy, Darragh carried out survey work in tandem with the NGO, Moving Sushi and acted as marine observer on the Apex Predator Cage Diving Ship in Shark Alley, Gansbaii. Darragh has been visiting Cape May for the last 6 years as a summer worker in numerous local businesses. He is very excited to help the Science Center expand its work across the Atlantic and bring what he learns throughout his studies back to his adopted home of Cape May.