Imagine diving into the crystal-clear waters offshore of Miami, only to find yourself surrounded by a scene of devastation. A moonscape. The water, once teeming with life, is clouded with sediment, and vibrant coral reefs are now buried beneath a layer of sand. This is the grim reality made manifest by the PortMiami dredging project that occurred from 2013 to 2015. The project resulted in catastrophic damage to adjacent coral reefs, triggering legal action by Miami Waterkeeper and co-plaintiffs. Despite the dredging company’s initial attempts to downplay the environmental impact, subsequent scientific research uncovered extensive coral mortality, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has now released a report that supports our finding that millions of corals were likely killed and at least 278 acres of the Florida Reef Tract were severely impacted.
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Call on Ireland's Government to protect its seas
We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. Will you join us?
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We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. Did you know that a recent survey showed that 98% of Irish people want more marine protected areas? And yet, the government continues to delay proposed legislation that could safeguard marine life and coastal communities.
But now is a moment of opportunity. The Irish Government has drafted new Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation, but is delaying its release. We are working with @fairseasireland to pressure the Irish Government to make the changes needed for a healthy ocean in Ireland and to release this legislation without delay.
Join us by signing the petition today and telling the Irish Government that they cannot delay any longer. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland. #30x30Ireland #FairSeas
We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. It's time that the Irish Government enact a strong Marine Protected Area law without further delay. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland @FairSeasIreland #30x30Ireland #FairSeas 🇮🇪