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A Quick Guide to Southeast Florida's Coral Reefs
A Quick Guide to Southeast Florida’s Coral Reefs DAVID GILLIAM NATIONAL CORAL REEF INSTITUTE NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Spring 2013 Prepared by the Land-based Sources of Pollution Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) BRIAN WALKER NATIONAL CORAL REEF INSTITUTE, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN Southeast Florida’s coral-rich communities are more valuable than UNIVERSITY the Spanish treasures that sank nearby. Like the lost treasures, these amazing reefs lie just a few hundred yards off the shores of Martin, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties where more than one-third of Florida’s 19 million residents live. Fishing, diving, and boating help attract millions of visitors to southeast Florida each year (30 million in 2008/2009). Reef-related expen- ditures generate $5.7 billion annually in income and sales, and support more than 61,000 local jobs. Such immense recreational activity, coupled with the pressures of coastal development, inland agriculture, and robust cruise and commercial shipping industries, threaten the very survival of our reefs. With your help, reefs will be protected from local stresses and future generations will be able to enjoy their beauty and economic benefits. Coral reefs are highly diverse and productive, yet surprisingly fragile, ecosystems. They are built by living creatures that require clean, clear seawater to settle, mature and reproduce. Reefs provide safe havens for spectacular forms of marine life. Unfortunately, reefs are vulnerable to impacts on scales ranging from local and regional to global. Global threats to reefs have increased along with expanding ART SEITZ human populations and industrialization. Now, warming seawater temperatures and changing ocean chemistry from carbon dioxide emitted by the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation are also starting to imperil corals. -
Brighton Beach Groynes
CASE STUDY: BRIGHTON BEACH GROYNES BRIGHTON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2017 CLIENT: CITY OF HOLDFAST BAY Adelaide’s beaches are affected by a common phenomenon called ELCOROCK® longshore drift - the flow of water, in one direction, along a beach occurring as a result of winds and currents. In Adelaide longshore drift flows from south to north and it frequently erodes beaches The ELCOROCK system consists of sand- over time, particularly during storm events when tides are high and filled geotextile containers built to form sea is rough. a stabilising, defensive barrier against coastal erosion. Without sand replenishment, the southern end of Adelaide’s beaches will slowly erode and undermine existing infrastructure at The robustness and stability of Elcorock the sea/land interface. The objective of Elcorock sand container geotextile containers provide a solutions groynes, laid perpendicular to the beach, is to capture some of for other marine structures such as groynes and breakwaters. These the natural sand as well as dredged sand, that moves along the structures extend out into the wave zone coast. Over time, this process builds up the beach, particularly and provide marina and beach protection, between the groynes which results in the protection of the existing sand movement control and river training. infrastructure. The size of the container can easily be Geofabrics met with the city of Holdfast Bay in the early stages of selected based on the wave climate and the project to discuss the product, durability and previous projects other conditions ensuring stability under with a similar application. Due to recent weather events, the beach the most extreme conditions. -
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18_121726-bindex.qxp 4/17/09 2:59 PM Page 486 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX Ardnagashel Estate, 171 Bank of Ireland The Ards Peninsula, 420 Dublin, 48–49 Abbey (Dublin), 74 Arigna Mining Experience, Galway, 271 Abbeyfield Equestrian and 305–306 Bantry, 227–229 Outdoor Activity Centre Armagh City, 391–394 Bantry House and Garden, 229 (Kildare), 106 Armagh Observatory, 394 Barna Golf Club, 272 Accommodations. See also Armagh Planetarium, 394 Barracka Books & CAZ Worker’s Accommodations Index Armagh’s Public Library, 391 Co-op (Cork City), 209–210 saving money on, 472–476 Ar mBréacha-The House of Beach Bar (Aughris), 333 Achill Archaeological Field Storytelling (Wexford), Beaghmore Stone Circles, 446 School, 323 128–129 The Beara Peninsula, 230–231 Achill Island, 320, 321–323 The arts, 8–9 Beara Way, 230 Adare, 255–256 Ashdoonan Falls, 351 Beech Hedge Maze, 94 Adrigole Arts, 231 Ashford Castle (Cong), 312–313 Belfast, 359–395 Aer Lingus, 15 Ashford House, 97 accommodations, 362–368 Agadhoe, 185 A Store is Born (Dublin), 72 active pursuits, 384 Aillwee Cave, 248 Athlone, 293–299 brief description of, 4 Aircoach, 16 Athlone Castle, 296 gay and lesbian scene, 390 Airfield Trust (Dublin), 62 Athy, 102–104 getting around, 362 Air travel, 461–468 Athy Heritage Centre, 104 history of, 360–361 Albert Memorial Clock Tower Atlantic Coast Holiday Homes layout of, 361 (Belfast), 377 (Westport), 314 nightlife, 386–390 Allihies, 230 Aughnanure Castle (near the other side of, 381–384 All That Glitters (Thomastown), -
Attachments Table of Contents
ATTACHMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FORESHORE LICENCE APPLICATION Fenit Harbour, Tralee, Co. Kerry ATTACHMENT CONTENTS Attachment A Figure 1 proximity to sensitive shellfish areas Attachment B B.1 Sediment Chemistry Results Attachment B.1(I) Dumping at Sea Material Analysis Reporting Form Attachment B.1(II) Copies of the laboratory reports Attachment B.1(III) Comparison to Irish Action Level B.2 Characteristics /Composition of the Substance or Material for Disposal Attachment B.2 Sediment Characterisation Report (AQUAFACT, 2018) Attachment C Assessment of Alternatives Attachment D D.1 Purpose Of The Operation D.2 Loading Areas D.3 Details Of The Loading Operations Attachment E E.1 DUMPING SITE SELECTION E.2 GENERAL INFORMATION E.3 DETAILS OF THE DUMPING OPERATION Attachment E.1(I) Attachment E.2(I) Marine Benthic Study Fenit Harbour Dredging and Disposal Operations (Aquafact 2018) Attachment F F.1 Assessment of Impact on the Environment Appendix 1 Assessment of Risk to Marine Mammals from Proposed Dredging and Dumping at Sea Activity, Fenit Harbour, Co. Kerry. Appendix 2 Underwater Archaeological Impact Assessment Report Fenit Harbour and Tralee Bay, Co. Kerry. Appendix 3: Nature Impact Statement Attachment G G.1 Monitoring Programme Attachment-A FIGURE 1 SHELLFISH WATERS FORESHORE LICENCE APPLICATION Fenit Harbour, Tralee, Co. Kerry Legend Foreshore Licence Area Shellfish Area 5091m Proposed Dump Site 4 89m Fenit Harbour Map Reproduced From Ordnance Survey Ireland By Permission Of The Government. Licence Number EN 0015719. 0 1.5 3 km Ü Project Title: Fenit Harbour Client: Kerry County Council Drawing Title: Foreshore Licence and Shellfish Areas Drawn: JK Checked: CF Date: 15-10-2019 Scale (A4): 1:85,000 Attachment-B MATERIAL ANALYSIS DUMPING AT SEA PERMIT APPLICATION Fenit Harbour, Tralee, Co. -
Ireland P a R T O N E
DRAFT M a r c h 2 0 1 4 REMARKABLE P L A C E S I N IRELAND P A R T O N E Must-see sites you may recognize... paired with lesser-known destinations you will want to visit by COREY TARATUTA host of the Irish Fireside Podcast Thanks for downloading! I hope you enjoy PART ONE of this digital journey around Ireland. Each page begins with one of the Emerald Isle’s most popular destinations which is then followed by several of my favorite, often-missed sites around the country. May it inspire your travels. Links to additional information are scattered throughout this book, look for BOLD text. www.IrishFireside.com Find out more about the © copyright Corey Taratuta 2014 photographers featured in this book on the photo credit page. You are welcome to share and give away this e-book. However, it may not be altered in any way. A very special thanks to all the friends, photographers, and members of the Irish Fireside community who helped make this e-book possible. All the information in this book is based on my personal experience or recommendations from people I trust. Through the years, some destinations in this book may have provided media discounts; however, this was not a factor in selecting content. Every effort has been made to provide accurate information; if you find details in need of updating, please email [email protected]. Places featured in PART ONE MAMORE GAP DUNLUCE GIANTS CAUSEWAY CASTLE INISHOWEN PENINSULA THE HOLESTONE DOWNPATRICK HEAD PARKES CASTLE CÉIDE FIELDS KILNASAGGART INSCRIBED STONE ACHILL ISLAND RATHCROGHAN SEVEN -
15Th September
7 NIGHTS IN LISBON INCLUDINGWIN! FLIGHTS 2019 6th - 15th September www.atasteofwestcork.com Best Wild Atlantic Way Tourism Experience 2019 – Irish Tourism & Travel Industry Awards 1 Seaview House Hotel & Bath House Seaview House Hotel & Bath House Ballylickey, Bantry. Tel 027 50073 Join us for Dinner served nightly or Sunday [email protected] House in Hotel our Restaurant. & Bath House Perfect for Beara & Sheep’s Head walkingAfternoon or aHigh trip Tea to theor AfternoonIslands Sea served on Saturday by reservation. September 26th – 29th 2019 4 Star Country Manor House Enjoy an Organic Seaweed Hotel, set in mature gardens. Enjoy an Organic Seaweed Bath in one IARLA Ó LIONÁIRD, ANTHONY KEARNS, ELEANOR of Bathour Bath in one Suites, of our or Bath a Treatment Suites, in the Highly acclaimed by ornewly a Treatment developed in the Bath newly House. SHANLEY, THE LOST BROTHERS, YE VAGABONDS, Michelin & Good Hotel developed Bath House with hand Guides as one of Ireland’s top 4**** Manor House Hotel- Ideal for Small Intimate Weddings, JACK O’ROURKE, THOMAS MCCARTHY. craftedSpecial woodburning Events, Private Dining outdoor and Afternoon Tea. destinations to stay and dine saunaSet within and four ac rhotes of beaut tub;iful lya manicu perfectred and mature gardens set 4**** Manor House Hotel- Ideal for Small Intimate Weddings, back from the Sea. Seaview House Hotel is West Cork’s finest multi & 100 best in Ireland. recoverySpecial followingEvents, Private Diningactivities and Afternoon such Tea. award winning Country Manor Escape. This is a perfect location for discovering some of the worlds most spectacular scenery along the Wild ****************** Set withinas four walking acres of beaut andifully manicu cycling.red and mature gardens set Atlantic Way. -
Whats on CORK
Festivals CORK CITY & COUNTY 2019 DATE CATEGORY EVENT VENUE & CONTACT PRICE January 5 to 18 Mental Health First Fortnight Various Venues Cork City & County www.firstfortnight.ie January 11 to 13 Chess Mulcahy Memorial Chess Metropole Hotel Cork Congress www.corkchess.com January 12 to 13 Tattoo Winter Tattoo Bash Midleton Park Hotel www.midletontattooshow.ie January 23 to 27 Music The White Horse Winter The White Horse Ballincollig Music Festival www.whitehorse.ie January TBC Bluegrass Heart & Home, Old Time, Ballydehob Good Time & Bluegrass www.ballydehob.ie January TBC Blues Murphy’s January Blues Various Locations Cork City Festival www.soberlane.com Jan/Feb 27 Jan Theatre Blackwater Valley Fit Up The Mall Arts Centre Youghal 3,10,17 Feb Theatre Festival www.themallartscentre.com Jan/Feb 28 to Feb 3 Burgers Cork Burger Festival Various Venues Cork City & County www.festivalscork.com/cork- burger-festival Jan/Feb 31 to Feb 2 Brewing Cask Ales & Strange Franciscan Well North Mall Brew Festival www.franciscanwell.com February 8 to 10 Arts Quarter Block Party North & South Main St Cork www.makeshiftensemble.com February TBC Traditional Music UCC TadSoc Tradfest Various Venues www.tradsoc.com February TBC Games Clonakilty International Clonakilty Games Festival www.clonakiltygamesfestival.co m February Poetry Cork International Poetry Various Venues Festival www.corkpoetryfest.net Disclaimer: The events listed are subject to change please contact the venue for further details | PAGE 1 OF 11 DATE CATEGORY EVENT VENUE & CONTACT PRICE Feb/Mar -
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THE CHURCH OF IRELAND United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE Technology enables us ‘to be together while apart’ - Rev Kingsley Sutton celebrates his 50th birthday with some of his colleagues on Zoom June 2020 €2.50 w flowers for all occasions w Individually w . e Designed Bouquets l e g a & Arrangements n c e f lo Callsave: ri st 1850 369369 s. co m The European Federation of Interior Landscape Groups •Fresh & w w Artificial Plant Displays w .f lo •Offices • Hotels ra ld •Restaurants • Showrooms e c o r lt •Maintenance Service d . c •Purchase or Rental terms o m Tel: (021) 429 2944 bringing interiors alive 16556 DOUGLAS ROAD, CORK United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE June 2020 Volume XLV - No.6 The Bishop writes… Dear Friends, Another month has passed and with it have come more changes, challenges and tragedies. On behalf of us all I extend sympathy, not only to the loved ones of all those who have died of COVID-19, but also to everyone who has been bereaved during this pandemic. Not being able to give loved ones the funeral we would really want to give them is one of the most heart-breaking aspects of the current times. Much in my prayers and yours, have been those who are ill with COVID-19 and all others whose other illnesses have been compounded by the strictures of these times. In a different way, Leaving Certificate students and their families have been much in my thoughts and prayers. -
United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE
THE CHURCH OF IRELAND United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE A Symbol of ‘Hope’ May 2020 €2.50 w flowers for all occasions w Individually w . e Designed Bouquets l e g a & Arrangements n c e f lo Callsave: ri st 1850 369369 s. co m The European Federation of Interior Landscape Groups •Fresh & w w Artificial Plant Displays w .f lo •Offices • Hotels ra ld •Restaurants • Showrooms e c o r lt •Maintenance Service d . c •Purchase or Rental terms o m Tel: (021) 429 2944 bringing interiors alive 16556 DOUGLAS ROAD, CORK United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2020 Volume XLV - No.5 The Bishop writes… Dear Friends, Last month’s letter which I published online was written the day after An Taoiseach announced that gatherings were to be limited to 100 people indoors and to 500 people outdoors. Since then we have had a whirlwind of change. Many have faced disappointments and great challenges. Still others find that the normality of their lives has been upended. For too many, illness they have already been living with has been complicated, and great numbers have struggled with or are suffering from COVID-19. We have not been able to give loved ones who have died in these times the funerals we would like to have arranged for them. Those working in what have been classed as ‘essential services’, especially those in all branches of healthcare, are working in a new normality that is at the limit of human endurance. Most of us are being asked to make our contribution by heeding the message: ‘Stay at home’ These are traumatic times for everyone. -
Sea Environmental Report the Three
SEA ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT FOR THE THREE PENINSULAS WEST CORK AND KERRY DRAFT VISITOR EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN for: Fáilte Ireland 88-95 Amiens Street Dublin 1 by: CAAS Ltd. 1st Floor 24-26 Ormond Quay Upper Dublin 7 AUGUST 2020 SEA Environmental Report for The Three Peninsulas West Cork and Kerry Draft Visitor Experience Development Plan Table of Contents List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................v Glossary ..................................................................................................................vii SEA Introduction and Background ..................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction and Terms of Reference ........................................................................... 1 1.2 SEA Definition ............................................................................................................ 1 1.3 SEA Directive and its transposition into Irish Law .......................................................... 1 1.4 Implications for the Plan ............................................................................................. 1 The Draft Plan .................................................................................... 3 2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Relationship with other relevant Plans and Programmes ................................................ 4 SEA Methodology .............................................................................. -
Safe Haven; the Effectiveness of the Defensive Network of Bere Island In
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THE CHURCH OF IRELAND United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE April 2020 €2.50 w flowers for all occasions w Individually w . e Designed Bouquets l e g a & Arrangements n c e f lo Callsave: ri st 1850 369369 s. co m The European Federation of Interior Landscape Groups •Fresh & w w Artificial Plant Displays w .f lo •Offices • Hotels ra ld •Restaurants • Showrooms e c o r lt •Maintenance Service d . c •Purchase or Rental terms o m Tel: (021) 429 2944 bringing interiors alive 16556 DOUGLAS ROAD, CORK United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross DIOCESAN MAGAZINE April 2020 Volume XLV - No.4 The Bishop writes… Dear Friends, I am writing this to you on my 60th Birthday. I am beginning to feel that, having lived on three continents and seen much, I have seen a lot. Many of you in the Diocese have known me longer than I have known myself! But even those of you who are around longer haven’t seen it all, it would seem. When have we ever seen it all? Never. But we do learn lessons from the past in order to live now. We are truly living in strange and bewildering times. When I say that people have lived through such times before, in our communities locally, nationally, and worldwide, that is not in any way to diminish our own sense of anxiety and vulnerability at this time. Almost certainly by the time this issue of the Diocesan Magazine gets to you (however it does) things will have changed again; they are changing by the hour, yet alone the day.