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Every membership, donation or gift in kind goes directly to research and the conservation of marine megafauna in Irish waters!
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ORCA Ireland Calendars 2022
Get organised for the new year and support our research and education efforts by purchasing a calendar to help ORCA IRELAND fundraise for our 5th field season! This year the theme of our calendar is the OBSERVERS APP and Citizen Science.
All images are original images taken by citizen scientists in the field in Ireland. A big thank you to everyone who has helped us in 2021 and we look forward to an exciting year ahead for 2021.
***BONUS: Get a Free Planner 2022 to print at home!
Even better, this stunning wall Calendar is only €20 euro!
THANK YOU & Happy Whale Watching!
You asked and we listened! ORCA Ireland's Sustainable Clothing Store is back and better than ever! Over the years ORCA Ireland's members have been asking how they can purchase a T-shirt or Hoodie with our exquisite logo which was brought to life digitally by world renowned Wildlife Artist, Frederique Lucas. Since 2019, when we first launched our store, we gave you just that! By purchasing an ORCA Ireland sustainable clothing item you are directly supporting our work and contributing to the conservation of marine megafauna species.
LADIES BEST SELLERS | Christmas 2021
MENS BEST SELLERS | Christmas 2021
KIDS BEST SELLERS | Summer 2021
THE OCEAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
MEMBERSHIP PACKS:
Adopt a
WHALE
Now Only €15
Whales are faced with threats from human activities in the marine environment resulting in noise pollution. Shipping, oil & gas surveys and windfarm construction all pose a threat to whales in Irish waters!
Help protect whales in Irish waters and give the gift of a whale adoption this Christmas!
- Receive an Adoption Pack with information about the observation history of your whale.
- Receive an Adoption Certificate
- Get news and updates about your whale through-out the year.
Now Only €15
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Now Only €15
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Will you "Go Blue" and support Marine Conservation?
MEMBERS
Promoting life-long learning & local ocean stewardship!
Members of ORCA Ireland are part of a national and international community of volunteer marine conservationists, marine biologists and citizen scientists. Whether you're a student looking to gain more insight and experience in marine science, a professional looking to stay up to date with ORCA Ireland's latest news, or just passionate about our oceans, we have the membership pack for you!
As the only non-profit association in Europe, dedicated to support a range of marine megafauna species conservation, from sharks to seabirds, whales, dolphins, and seals; we give a voice to local communities to protect our oceans for future generations.
Join a movement of #OceanHero's, dive in and enjoy the oceans of discovery marine science has to offer.
Get the
OBSERVERS App!
Do you live or work by the sea? love walking your dog along sea cliffs? Log wildlife records to OBSERVERS App and help us to monitor marine megafauna!
'Join the Pod'
Are you passionate about marine conservation? Have an idea for a creative contribution or just want to help out? Join us!
Subscribe to ORCA Ireland's Mailing List to get the latest tips on how you can help to protect the oceans when you become a member!
JOIN A MOVEMENT OF OCEAN HEROES!
The OBSERVERS NETWORK!
DOWNLOAD the OBSERVERS App and SIGN UP to the Observers Network!
Get Your Members Card ID Number on the Observers App!
SIGN UP to the OBSERVERS NETWORK through the OBSERVERS App includes:
- Subscription to ORCA Ireland's Mailing List, including information on up-coming events, Latest news with ORCA Ireland and volunteer opportunities.
- Added to ORCA Ireland's
Observers Network
and Observers App Leaderboard and can win great prizes from books, to t-shirts, face masks, hats and more.
TAKE THE
OBSERVERS TRAINING COURSE
TO LEARN HOW TO DETECT AND IDENTIFY MARINE MEGAFAUNA SPECIES!
BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR MARINE WILDLIFE!
Check out ORCA Ireland's Full Membership Packs for members only discounts on courses!
OBSERVERS NETWORK IRELAND
The OBSERVERS App was used in every coastal county in Ireland in 2020!
Prior to the global implementation COVID-19 travel restrictions, we were seeing an increase in sighting records reported year on year to the Observers App. Help us to recover from the pandemic and raise those numbers again for 2021!
THANK
YOU to all of the citizen scientists who record their observations in the
OBSERVERS App!
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Volunteer
All of ORCA Ireland's Team are volunteers. If you have a few free hours that you can dedicate to others, or a skill that can be shared, we will be happy to channel it in the right direction.
FREE for FULL MEMBERS!
Subscribe to ORCA Ireland's Member's only quarterly "OceanTimes" Magazine for only €11.99/issue and we will keep you updated about our latest news, upcoming events, speciality drives, new initiatives and more.
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Help support our important work!
We are always seeking supports through gifts of new or used cameras, drones, binoculars, scopes, GPS, and any other items or services that may assist us in our mission of ocean conservation!
CONTACT US:
Email : volunteer.orca@gmail.com
Phone : + 353 -89-462-53-74.
Address:
ORCA IRELAND Office H.Q.
Rubicon Innovation Centre,
Munster Technology University (MTU),
Bishopstown,
Cork,
Ireland.